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BV05 FXP

2005 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C1564,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 132,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn within tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn within tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 130,321 miles

Offside Rear wheel corroded

brake pedal pad worn on edge

clutch pedal pad missing

Fail 10 Apr 2025 130,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear wheel corroded

Offside sill corroded under drivers door

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal pad worn on edge

clutch pedal pad missing

drivers door corroded/holed

Pass 12 May 2022 130,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills starting to corrode and have been repaired and under sealed

front panel and both front inner wings starting to corrode

Fail 11 May 2022 130,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills starting to corrode and have been repaired and under sealed

front panel and both front inner wings starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2021 128,197 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 128,196 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 124,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 120,916 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 120,916 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 120,906 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired valve seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel travel long (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visors wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

radiator leaking

Pass 9 May 2017 114,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 106,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 98,885 miles

both rear exhaust mountings poor condition

Fail 5 May 2015 98,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear exhaust mountings poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Apr 2013 80,013 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 80,013 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,256 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,256 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,270 miles

Front brake disks worn

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disks worn

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,676 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,958 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C15?

Based on 153,086 MOT tests across 16,950 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,448
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,845
Side repeater not working 8,654
Headlamp aim too low 7,959
Stop lamp not working 7,678
Headlamp insecure 6,419
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BV05 FXP is a 2005 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,820 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 C15 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 FXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV05 FXP is a 2005 Citroen C15, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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