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BJ55 NSU

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,813 mi
Last recorded83,813 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,813 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,535 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 66,529 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,231 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 1,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 1,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 1,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 1,473 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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BJ55 NSU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BJ55 NSU, 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 BJ55 NSU registered?

BJ55 NSU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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