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CW55 GSY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 GSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,446 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 99,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 95,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,550 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 84,624 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 84,623 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 76,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 76,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,062 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,891 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,441 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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CW55 GSY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CW55 GSY, 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 CW55 GSY registered?

CW55 GSY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is CW55 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 GSY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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