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BP05 CEN

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,123 mi
Last recorded145,123 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 CEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 145,123 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 144,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 126,653 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,382 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 117,322 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

diesel to clean for test

engine man light on

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 23 Aug 2011 106,401 miles

chips in screen

offside rear inner sidelight not working

slight play offside front steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BP05 CEN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP05 CEN, 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 BP05 CEN registered?

BP05 CEN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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