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A16 GNC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,785 mi
Last recorded120,785 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,716 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 114,621 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 109,385 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded scored and worn

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 105,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,023 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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A16 GNC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A16 GNC, 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 A16 GNC registered?

A16 GNC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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