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BJ55 ZRA

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,898 mi
Last recorded138,898 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 138,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,259 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,543 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,155 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 107,155 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 103,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,416 miles

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

oil leak on engine

plastic trim fitted to sills and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 4 Mar 2010 77,416 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

oil leak on engine

plastic trim fitted to sills and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,553 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,647 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,647 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 ZRA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRA, 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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BJ55 ZRA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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