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BN55 BUE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 93,094 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 81,883 miles

plastic under trays fitted not able to test some componants

Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,868 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted not able to test some componants

Pass 26 May 2016 77,900 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 74,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,843 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,377 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 66,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,948 miles

advise both front tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,464 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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BN55 BUE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN55 BUE, 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 BN55 BUE registered?

BN55 BUE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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