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DE05 BHN

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,178 mi
Last recorded79,178 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust blow at turbo area

Fail 2 Apr 2019 79,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust blow at turbo area

washers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,050 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,182 miles

whole underside of vechile covered in plastic shroud and heat shields cannot inspect

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,952 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,326 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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DE05 BHN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE05 BHN, 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 DE05 BHN registered?

DE05 BHN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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