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BE04 BJE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,379 mi
Last recorded44,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE04 BJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 29,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyres 14 years old

Pass 12 Apr 2021 29,280 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 29,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 29,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,250 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 29,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 29,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,952 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 28,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 27,423 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,254 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,469 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,181 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 17,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,258 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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BE04 BJE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BE04 BJE, 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 BE04 BJE registered?

BE04 BJE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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