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HW55 FRF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,604 mi
Last recorded42,604 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,604 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 42,604 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake calipers moved across towards the brake disc

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 39,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,324 miles

nsf tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 22,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front suspension leg damp

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,729 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

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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HW55 FRF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW55 FRF, 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 HW55 FRF registered?

HW55 FRF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is HW55 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 FRF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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