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BG05 HBU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,835 mi
Last recorded168,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 168,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 150,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 118,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,201 miles

rear seat base missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,920 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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BG05 HBU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG05 HBU, 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 BG05 HBU registered?

BG05 HBU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 HBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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