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CW05 GNK

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,638 mi
Last recorded146,638 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 146,638 miles

Offside front Tyre misshapen

Rear brakes in poor condition

Slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 12 Aug 2017 146,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front Tyre misshapen

Rear brakes in poor condition

Slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 31 May 2016 131,214 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 131,214 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 122,054 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 118,089 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 102,028 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 60,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,188 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 43,756 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 23,267 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2008 18,481 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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CW05 GNK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CW05 GNK, 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 CW05 GNK registered?

CW05 GNK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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