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BL05 MGJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,600 mi
Last recorded120,600 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,258 miles

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

imbalance to rear service brakes

nearside rear caliper running close to brake disc

Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front parking brake outer cables split

deep cut in/s front outer tyre wall

diesel injectors blowing

rust on both rear brake discs

Fail 2 Mar 2011 98,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front parking brake outer cables split

deep cut in/s front outer tyre wall

diesel injectors blowing

rust on both rear brake discs

under side front bracing bar broken /bolts sheared and loose

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,452 miles

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

slight play in o/s front drop link

some accident damage to o/s front and fog lamp missing

Pass 19 May 2008 51,043 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 2 May 2008 50,186 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake travel high

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 MGJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

BL05 MGJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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