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AK05 GUE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,070 mi
Last recorded166,070 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 166,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 165,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 160,025 miles

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 160,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 148,670 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 136,797 miles

o/s rear suspension pipe corroded

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,678 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 110,647 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,595 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,525 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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AK05 GUE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK05 GUE, 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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AK05 GUE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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