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HT05 EFP

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,945 mi
Last recorded124,945 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2016 124,944 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 97,931 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 97,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,521 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever freeplay

rear suspension spheres corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,537 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,044 miles

advanced wear on front discs and pads

both handbrake cable covers split

freeplay in brake pedal top bushes

high front brake imbalance 25%

slight dampness on o/s/f shocker

slight dampness on power steering pipe (o/s inner wing)

slight oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight wear on rear discs

Fail 14 Jul 2010 53,028 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advanced wear on front discs and pads

both handbrake cable covers split

freeplay in brake pedal top bushes

high front brake imbalance 25%

slight dampness on o/s/f shocker

slight dampness on power steering pipe (o/s inner wing)

slight oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight wear on rear discs

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,606 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HT05 EFP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT05 EFP, 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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HT05 EFP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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