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HV05 VRT

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,996 mi
Last recorded119,996 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,509 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 98,014 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight noise from rear suspension

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,020 miles

Offside Rear slight noise from rear suspension

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,765 miles

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,153 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,571 miles

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

both front disc corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,548 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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HV05 VRT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV05 VRT, 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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HV05 VRT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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