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AD05 GUG

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,702 mi
Last recorded126,702 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 126,702 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 126,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R 205/55/16 All the others 215/55/16 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,680 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 119,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,120 miles

All tyre presures low

O/S/R bump stop damaged

O/S/R side light not working

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,540 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,364 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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AD05 GUG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD05 GUG, 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 AD05 GUG registered?

AD05 GUG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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