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BF55 FSD

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 138,393 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 133,412 miles

water leak from engine

Fail 15 Feb 2016 133,410 miles

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

water leak from engine

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 106,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 99,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2012 99,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,722 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 91,719 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,101 miles

Radiator has slight coolant weep

Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Radiator has slight coolant weep

Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,134 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 43,771 miles

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

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

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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BF55 FSD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF55 FSD, 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 BF55 FSD registered?

BF55 FSD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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