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BL05 CKE

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,770 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 100,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,855 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,808 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 58,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,496 miles

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

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

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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BL05 CKE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BL05 CKE, 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 BL05 CKE registered?

BL05 CKE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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