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BD05 WKS

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,029 mi
Last recorded154,029 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 154,029 miles

Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil. Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 151,252 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Fail 20 Jul 2013 151,118 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

e.m light on also showing depollution system fault

Pass 17 Jul 2012 141,400 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 141,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 133,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

part missing from nsr door

Fail 12 Jul 2011 133,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

part missing from nsr door

Pass 27 Jul 2010 126,645 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 126,645 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 106,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 106,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 72,430 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 72,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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BD05 WKS is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BD05 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

BD05 WKS is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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