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BK05 CFG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,236 mi
Last recorded101,236 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 CFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,236 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,449 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eng/man light on

offside rear side light lenses damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eng/man light on

offside rear inner light lense cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2011 88,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

eng/man light on

offside rear side light inner lense cracked

water leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eng/man light on

Pass 21 May 2009 60,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2009 60,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,964 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BK05 CFG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BK05 CFG, 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 BK05 CFG registered?

BK05 CFG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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