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OY05 HCD

2005 Citroen C5

Maroon Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,195 mi
Last recorded90,195 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,195 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

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

nearside rear suspension pipe damp

Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,184 miles

nearside rear suspension pipe damp

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,153 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,429 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,334 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 58,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,406 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,406 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRont brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,472 miles

oil marks on o/s/f suspension leg

rear brake discs corroding

slight ovality in front brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2010 27,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil marks on o/s/f suspension leg

rear brake discs corroding

slight ovality in front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,832 miles

outer side walls perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,685 miles

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

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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OY05 HCD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Maroon with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY05 HCD, 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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OY05 HCD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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