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AJ55 GWX

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,513 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 94,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,648 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 89,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,891 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,422 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 81,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,044 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 75,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,941 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 57,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,132 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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AJ55 GWX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ55 GWX, 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 AJ55 GWX registered?

AJ55 GWX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AJ55 GWX safe to buy?

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