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HY05 VPE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. wearing smooth outer (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. wearing smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 64,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. wearing smooth outer (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. wearing smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,522 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 May 2019 48,736 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 May 2018 42,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,269 miles

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)

damp around nearside rear fluid suspension unit

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,247 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 30,247 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,354 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,795 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 VPE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HY05 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

HY05 VPE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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