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BP05 UMW

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,434 mi
Last recorded62,434 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 UMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,780 miles

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from the inside

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from the inside

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from the inside

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,924 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear door not opening from the inside

offside rear door not opening from the inside

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2008 30,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UMW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

BP05 UMW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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