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CW05 GVN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,659 mi
Last recorded114,659 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,659 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 65,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 65,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,425 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,780 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 GVN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

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

Is CW05 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 GVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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