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RA05 HYN

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,740 mi
Last recorded121,740 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 HYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 121,740 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 121,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,147 miles

Movement offside front tie rod

Fail 5 Apr 2016 114,147 miles

Movement offside front tie rod

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,607 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 105,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,824 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 85,216 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,959 miles

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

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

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

The offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

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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RA05 HYN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA05 HYN, 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 RA05 HYN registered?

RA05 HYN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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