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HN55 BJO

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,141 mi
Last recorded126,141 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 126,141 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and lamp lens cracked (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 125,944 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and lamp lens cracked (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 102,059 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake pads slightly breaking up

Front tyres 2-3 mm wearing bald on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight oil leak onto gearbox

Slight play in front anti roll bar drop link balljoints

Pass 16 May 2016 90,844 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2016 90,844 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine management light on

N/s/r tyre on limit 1.6 mm

O/s/r tyre 2 mm

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,747 miles

EML (engine management light) is on

Offside rear brake disc is heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,747 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

EML (engine management light) is on

Offside rear brake disc is heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,511 miles

front brake discs lipped

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s/f shock absorber has light misting of oil

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 1 Jun 2013 58,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs lipped

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s/f shock absorber has light misting of oil

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,536 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 35,536 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,587 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 26,323 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref ueven front tyre wear.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,323 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref ueven front tyre wear.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,645 miles

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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HN55 BJO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 79,355 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 HN55 BJO, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN55 BJO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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