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BV05 KXL

2005 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,353 mi
Last recorded117,353 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,353 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 100,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,543 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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BV05 KXL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV05 KXL, 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 BV05 KXL registered?

BV05 KXL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 KXL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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