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BN55 KWA

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,085 mi
Last recorded168,085 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 KWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 168,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,323 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,289 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 42,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 37,035 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,637 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 34,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,167 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,433 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges ok at time of test

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 KWA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN55 KWA, 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 BN55 KWA registered?

BN55 KWA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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