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BJ05 LZE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 133,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,442 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 130,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 130,659 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid low

front inner brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low and nail in tread

offside front tyre worn

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,896 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 124,895 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 115,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 101,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,139 miles

Emission to low to be metered(PASS)

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

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Apr 2012 83,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Emission to low to be metered(PASS)

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

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,216 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 59,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,590 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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BJ05 LZE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ05 LZE, 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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BJ05 LZE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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