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BF55 HCH

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,955 mi
Last recorded99,955 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,348 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,687 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,376 miles

stop lamps very slow to illuminate

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,376 miles

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)

stop lamps very slow to illuminate

Fail 6 Jul 2013 63,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 63,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

blue tint to head lights

offside front wiper blade starting to split

underbody cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,912 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 28,912 miles

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

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

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 HCH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HCH, 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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BF55 HCH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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