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HN14 XLA

2014 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C559,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN14 XLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 142,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,604 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE - SLIGHT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 134,599 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible DE-LAMINATED & DEBRIS INSIDE (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREADS AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS LOW / BALD IN AREAS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE - SLIGHT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge bald nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 120,263 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DE-LAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,102 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

MOISTURE ON INSIDE OF O/S HEADLAMP

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DE-LAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 111,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

MOISTURE ON INSIDE OF O/S HEADLAMP

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED & STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective AERO (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DE-LAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,307 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,130 miles

exhaust corroded

outer sill and under trays fitted

slight lip to all discs

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre has meatal stuck in it

Fail 16 Jun 2017 76,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear tyre has meatal stuck in it

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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HN14 XLA is a 2014 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN14 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 12 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HN14 XLA is a 2014 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2014.

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