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HV55 WMO

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,599 mi
Last recorded134,599 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 134,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 134,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 130,254 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 130,254 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 125,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 120,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 114,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,525 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 104,525 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,634 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,956 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 89,732 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,303 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 83,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 75,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 75,361 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,093 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,657 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,657 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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HV55 WMO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV55 WMO, 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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HV55 WMO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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