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BL05 MGX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,370 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 32,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,413 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 MGX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

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

Is BL05 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 MGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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