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BG55 HWT

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 107,867 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,867 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in off side drag link

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

very slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,635 miles

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

very slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,317 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,317 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,158 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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BG55 HWT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BG55 HWT, 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 BG55 HWT registered?

BG55 HWT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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