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BT55 ZTE

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,064 mi
Last recorded80,064 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,064 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,590 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,004 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 69,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,783 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,621 miles

both front tyre outer edges getting warn

Fail 16 Jan 2014 65,621 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both front tyre outer edges getting warn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,264 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,657 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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BT55 ZTE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT55 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

BT55 ZTE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is BT55 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 ZTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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