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BV05 LPY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,294 mi
Last recorded58,294 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,294 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 58,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,906 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 55,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 48,502 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,271 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Two rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,655 miles

possible coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,785 miles

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

front wipers smear

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,545 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,111 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer to limits

Fail 22 Feb 2011 27,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer to limits

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,261 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor

Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,304 miles

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

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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BV05 LPY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LPY, 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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BV05 LPY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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