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HN55 BYS

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,132 mi
Last recorded134,132 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 134,132 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 134,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 127,227 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 109,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,309 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,993 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 BYS is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYS, 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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What year was HN55 BYS registered?

HN55 BYS is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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