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HW05 MDZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 MDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,652 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn - offside inner scored - possible pad metal to metal but unable to see pad with wheel on. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning wire broken.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 97,652 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn - offside inner scored - possible pad metal to metal but unable to see pad with wheel on. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning wire broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,937 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside parking brake cable casings deteriorating

nearside front windscreen damaged outside both swept areas

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside parking brake cable casings deteriorating

nearside front windscreen damaged outside both swept areas

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 79,264 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,984 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 50,204 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S FRONT dip beam not right pattern .

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,663 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 33,275 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,186 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 MDZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HW05 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

HW05 MDZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is HW05 MDZ safe to buy?

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