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SO55 BPF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 BPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,168 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened pipes at rear suspension unit (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,924 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm damp (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 84,799 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm damp (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,416 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened pipes (2.4.D.3)

under covers and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps loose

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,203 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,033 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,840 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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SO55 BPF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SO55 BPF, 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 SO55 BPF registered?

SO55 BPF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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