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BU05 XUA

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 62,478 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 58,378 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,971 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 49,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,138 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,548 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,269 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,156 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,895 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,892 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,360 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,748 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,402 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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BU05 XUA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU05 XUA, 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 BU05 XUA registered?

BU05 XUA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BU05 XUA safe to buy?

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