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BL05 CVM

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,222 mi
Last recorded159,222 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 159,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,758 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 120,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,680 miles

Slight fluid leak from nearside front suspension leg

Slight fluid leak from offside front suspension leg

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,383 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,724 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,420 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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BL05 CVM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

BL05 CVM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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