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BM05 OBM

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 OBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 121,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake dust cover

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 121,142 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake dust cover

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 116,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension surround corroded

Offside Rear brake disc cover is corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,952 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 108,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,303 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel needs adjusting

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,158 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 90,180 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,556 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center brake light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,317 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear suspension unit light misting of oil

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,317 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear suspension unit light misting of oil

Pass 31 May 2012 66,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,992 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,470 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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BM05 OBM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BM05 OBM, 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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BM05 OBM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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