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HY05 HSN

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,329 mi
Last recorded161,329 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 161,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 161,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 139,653 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 116,570 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,492 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 99,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,325 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 79,321 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,482 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,345 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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HY05 HSN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY05 HSN, 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 HY05 HSN registered?

HY05 HSN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 HSN safe to buy?

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