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SC54 BGE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,996 mi
Last recorded110,996 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 BGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,996 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak on underside of engine

Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,996 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak on underside of engine

Pass 11 Feb 2015 104,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,323 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,534 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,116 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,517 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,463 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 BGE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC54 BGE, 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 BGE registered?

SC54 BGE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is SC54 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC54 BGE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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