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VU05 BXR

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,829 mi
Last recorded126,829 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 126,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2014 117,963 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,963 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 113,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,025 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 101,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,444 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 87,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 78,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 72,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wear to both rear tyres

Wear to front wiper blades Borderline

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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VU05 BXR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VU05 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 BXR registered?

VU05 BXR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is VU05 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 BXR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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