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HW05 AEB

2005 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,974 mi
Last recorded126,974 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 AEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,974 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 120,192 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 120,192 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 111,835 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 111,835 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,686 miles

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neaside mirror glass broke

Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,430 miles

front discs worn

neaside rear drop link worn

play in offside front drop link

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,429 miles

front discs worn

movement in offside headlight

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in both front drop links

Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,050 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 47,632 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 47,622 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,363 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front tyres wrong size to both rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,363 miles

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.

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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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.

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