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DU55 BVR

2005 Citroen C5

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,130 mi
Last recorded95,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2021 95,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,355 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 89,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 85,601 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,605 miles

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

Nearside headlight washer cover missing

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlight washer cover missing

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,194 miles

E. M. L. ON

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,318 miles

both handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,213 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 68,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,444 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,352 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2009 31,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,121 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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DU55 BVR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU55 BVR, 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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DU55 BVR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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