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BD55 SFJ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 SFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,946 miles

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

Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP INNER MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 10 Jan 2014 112,128 miles

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

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

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

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

font discs wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 103,908 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 97,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,597 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 89,595 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,787 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BD55 SFJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD55 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

BD55 SFJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is BD55 SFJ safe to buy?

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