MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
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neaside mirror glass broke
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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neaside mirror glass broke
front discs worn
neaside rear drop link worn
play in offside front drop link
front discs worn
movement in offside headlight
offside front tyre wearing on edge
play in both front drop links
Head lamp aim on maximum height tolerance
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advanced wear to both front brake discs
both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface
slight inbalance to front brakes
Head lamp aim on maximum height tolerance
advanced wear to both front brake discs
both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface
slight inbalance to front brakes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
both front tyres wrong size to both rear tyres
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wrong size to both rear tyres
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW05 AEB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HW05 AEB, 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 HW05 AEB registered?
HW05 AEB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is HW05 AEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for HW05 AEB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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