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BN05 RXC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,685 mi
Last recorded215,685 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 215,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 209,539 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 209,348 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 197,616 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jun 2014 177,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 165,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 165,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 139,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 139,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 116,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 100,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,426 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 85,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,881 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 64,880 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 64,588 miles

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

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

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 RXC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

BN05 RXC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BN05 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 RXC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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