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BW05 CFJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,578 mi
Last recorded109,578 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 CFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 109,578 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 109,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 101,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BW05 CFJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW05 CFJ, 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 BW05 CFJ registered?

BW05 CFJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BW05 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 CFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW05 CFJ have outstanding finance?

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