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BN05 RWZ

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,957 mi
Last recorded129,957 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 129,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,995 miles

headlamp washers do not return back in to bumper but still work

Fail 8 Apr 2013 120,995 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp washers do not return back in to bumper but still work

Fail 23 Apr 2012 110,700 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

o/s/f brake judder

o/s/r brake very noisy

road angel in drivers view of windscreen swept area

Pass 23 Apr 2012 110,700 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT

engine management light on

o/s/f brake judder

o/s/r brake very noisy

road angel in drivers view of windscreen swept area

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,009 miles

front tyres 0mm outer edges

o/s/f bumper damage

screen chipped

tailgate damage

Fail 19 Apr 2011 100,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml on

front and rear pads low

front tyres 0mm outer edges

o/s/f bumper damage

screen chipped

tailgate damage

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,594 miles

front tyres scuffed on outer edges

starter noise

Fail 7 Apr 2010 88,594 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres scuffed on outer edges

starter noise

Fail 8 Apr 2009 75,655 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,655 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,245 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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BN05 RWZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWZ, 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 BN05 RWZ registered?

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

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