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PF05 HVO

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,383 mi
Last recorded113,383 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 HVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 113,383 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various power steering fluid leaks and engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,317 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,134 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Slight weep from rear suspension unit.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,558 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,800 miles

Nearside and offiside front track rod end ball joint boots insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,800 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,414 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 55,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,952 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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PF05 HVO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PF05 HVO, 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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PF05 HVO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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