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HY05 VPX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,118 mi
Last recorded107,118 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,118 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 107,107 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both front (1.7.2)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,863 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,328 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 VPX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 HY05 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

HY05 VPX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is HY05 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 VPX 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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