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BT55 HUO

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,436 mi
Last recorded160,436 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 160,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 160,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 154,502 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 149,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 144,109 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 144,106 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,269 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 139,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort cable broken (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 134,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,175 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 127,146 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 119,765 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 119,716 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front shocks have a slight leak

o/s/r brake disc is pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 111,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,683 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 79,110 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 79,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BT55 HUO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT55 HUO, 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 BT55 HUO registered?

BT55 HUO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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