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BD55 DAU

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,389 mi
Last recorded121,389 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,389 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 121,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,793 miles

zero emissions

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,524 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 70,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,233 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,466 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,654 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,505 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 31,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,929 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 25,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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BD55 DAU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD55 DAU, 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 BD55 DAU registered?

BD55 DAU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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