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BV05 ENW

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,669 mi
Last recorded174,669 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ENW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 174,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 174,669 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 161,487 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 161,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 144,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 106,054 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BV05 ENW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV05 ENW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 ENW registered?

BV05 ENW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BV05 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ENW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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