CarVerify

Free Car Check

DC05 BKK

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 2946cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,736 mi
Last recorded133,736 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 133,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 133,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 127,624 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,835 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 121,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear small suspension hose deteriorated

recommend check front wheel track

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,972 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 99,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,223 miles

outer edge of o/s front tyre worn down

Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,102 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

outer edge of o/s front tyre worn down

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,007 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,727 miles

Oil leak

all rear seats folded

front brakedisc inner faces corroding/worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,756 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DC05 BKK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DC05 BKK, 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

How do I check the history of DC05 BKK?

You can check the full history of DC05 BKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DC05 BKK registered?

DC05 BKK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is DC05 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 BKK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC05 BKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DC05 BKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.