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BK05 VPO

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,719 mi
Last recorded20,719 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 20,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,401 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 20,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,381 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,793 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 19,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 19,275 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Nearside Front suspension leg weeping

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 17,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 10,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 3,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 2,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 2,025 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 1,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 1,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 1,208 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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BK05 VPO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK05 VPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 VPO registered?

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

Is BK05 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 VPO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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