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BD05 MOA

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension unit slight seepage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 90,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension unit slight seepage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension spheres damp but no visible leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm REAR bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension unit slight misting of oil

Fail 22 Jan 2021 83,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm REAR bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension unit slight misting of oil

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm REAR bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2020 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm REAR bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low & perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,997 miles

Front Exhaust down pipe slightly deteriorated at flexi joint

Offside Front Brake slightly binding after park brake operation... OK again after movement! No excessive binding at time of test!

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear slightly perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 78,997 miles

Front Exhaust down pipe slightly deteriorated at flexi joint

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake slightly binding after park brake operation... OK again after movement! No excessive binding at time of test!

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear slightly perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,411 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 76,441 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,743 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 73,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,588 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 71,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding After handbrake application (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,150 miles

Park brake cables in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Park brake cables in poor condition

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,461 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 66,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,170 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 65,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,204 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 42,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 30,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,291 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 17,289 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 13,517 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 MOA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD05 MOA, 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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BD05 MOA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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