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HW05 KWV

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,170 mi
Last recorded89,170 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle ()

EML warning light on ,, recommend check

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise operation of vehicle suspension system

message on dash,, Depollution system faulty,, recommend check

n/s/f brake pad, wear indicator wiring deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 8 Nov 2021 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/55/16,,, all other tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle ()

EML warning light on ,, recommend check

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

message on dash,, Depollution system faulty,, recommend check

n/s/f brake pad, wear indicator wiring deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,078 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management light on

general oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,078 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management light on

general oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,664 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,017 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,017 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 61,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,302 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 58,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,246 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,374 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,076 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,495 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 21,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,022 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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HW05 KWV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HW05 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

HW05 KWV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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