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BP05 FTO

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,118 mi
Last recorded176,118 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 FTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 176,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 163,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 149,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,672 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 125,616 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,921 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 118,921 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 110,433 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,014 miles

adviced n/s rear suspension pipe damp

Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,014 miles

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

adviced n/s rear suspension pipe damp

Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,876 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,876 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,682 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,073 miles

front brakes slightly out of ballance

rear brake calipers have corroded and are very close to disc

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,085 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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BP05 FTO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP05 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

BP05 FTO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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