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BW05 CGG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,250 mi
Last recorded120,250 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 CGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,250 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)

brake warning light illuminated

front brake disks and pads are worn

Fail 17 Sep 2011 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

brake warning light illuminated

front brake disks and pads are worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 113,930 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 113,930 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 107,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,179 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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BW05 CGG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CGG, 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 BW05 CGG registered?

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

Is BW05 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 CGG shows 6 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.

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