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HX54 VAJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,675 mi
Last recorded139,675 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 VAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 139,675 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 139,673 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,569 miles

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

O/s/f seat belt slow to retract.

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 130,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking strut return pipe split (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

O/s/f seat belt slow to retract.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 123,330 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 123,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

REAR HYDRAULIC PIPE SPLIT

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,480 miles

Damp around central front suspension sphere.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,378 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,783 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,781 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,495 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,290 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 52,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,591 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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HX54 VAJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 HX54 VAJ, 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 HX54 VAJ registered?

HX54 VAJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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