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BD05 KYW

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 KYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,999 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 86,999 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 74,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 66,937 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 60,569 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,587 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 47,986 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2012 43,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 27,661 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 27,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,003 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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BD05 KYW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD05 KYW, 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 BD05 KYW registered?

BD05 KYW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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