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BL05 LBK

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,472 mi
Last recorded150,472 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 150,472 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside outer sill cover insecure

slight movement in front seat runners

Fail 14 May 2014 150,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside outer sill cover insecure

slight movement in front seat runners

Pass 10 May 2013 142,756 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 115,958 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 103,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,787 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 69,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LBK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

BL05 LBK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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