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SC54 BFZ

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,034 mi
Last recorded105,034 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 BFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,034 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 76,040 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 76,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,972 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,849 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,385 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,726 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,999 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,125 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 32,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,369 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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SC54 BFZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SC54 BFZ, 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 SC54 BFZ registered?

SC54 BFZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SC54 BFZ safe to buy?

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