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BN05 ECC

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,618 mi
Last recorded189,618 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ECC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 189,618 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 189,618 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 182,859 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 182,856 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 177,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 165,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 139,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 127,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 113,345 miles

esp warning on display

Fail 22 Mar 2010 113,066 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

esp warning on display

Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,392 miles

brake pads not checked

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slls not checked due to sill covers

Fail 17 Mar 2008 72,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads not checked

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slls not checked due to sill covers

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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BN05 ECC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BN05 ECC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 ECC registered?

BN05 ECC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BN05 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 ECC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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