MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear discs rusty
Rear pads low
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear discs rusty
Rear pads low
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking Pipe broken (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded / advise replacement NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge / advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded / advise replacement NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towbar component slightly damaged Corroded (bar behind bumper) (6.1.6 (a))
Manufacturers covers fitted
Nearside Front tyre, wearing outer edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Manufacturers covers fitted
Nearside Front tyre, wearing outer edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bottom mounting broken. But light unit still secure (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear heat shield loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch and brake pedal anti slips worn on edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s headlamp loose
sill covers fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s headlamp loose
sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Wipers poor
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Wipers poor
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF54 LYP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BF54 LYP, 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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BF54 LYP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2005.
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