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HN55 LVP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,125 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,939 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 91,939 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,583 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking/ has a nail in it

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2014 80,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 77,161 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/f and n/s/f handbrake cable outer conduit split

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/f and n/s/f handbrake cable outer conduit split

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front handbrake cables outer casings split

Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front handbrake cables outer casings split

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,818 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,956 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 58,454 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre tread cut

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,230 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 52,230 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,401 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge and has a nail stuck in tread

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,401 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge and has a nail stuck in tread

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge

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 LVP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

HN55 LVP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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