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BT05 ZVH

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 147,225 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 30 Jul 2011 143,928 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 143,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 140,131 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

possible slight leak on rear suspension

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 3 Jun 2010 140,131 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

possible slight leak on rear suspension

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 12 Jun 2009 138,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 134,234 miles

engine management warning lamp is displayed on dashbord

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

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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BT05 ZVH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT05 ZVH, 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 BT05 ZVH registered?

BT05 ZVH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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