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BF54 LYP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,908 mi
Last recorded166,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 LYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 166,908 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 166,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 164,145 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 164,131 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 164,076 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,710 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 156,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 147,851 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 147,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2014 129,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 110,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,093 miles

Wipers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2009 56,093 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,849 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,214 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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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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