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CW05 BNY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,429 mi
Last recorded75,429 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 BNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,324 miles

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

both front brake discs corroded inner working faces.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,772 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread pattern.

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

both rear small metal brake pipes corroded.

front number plate slightly insecure.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,408 miles

advise slight wear on front wipers

all four tyres have slight uneaven wear across tread area but still legal

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,722 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 36,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

age cracks osr tyre

osf fog light missing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

age cracks osr tyre

osf fog light missing

Pass 1 May 2009 27,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,523 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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CW05 BNY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CW05 BNY, 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 CW05 BNY registered?

CW05 BNY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CW05 BNY safe to buy?

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