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FV55 GZP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,332 mi
Last recorded152,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 GZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 152,332 miles

brake fluid low

front shocks damp

o/s lower swivel slight weeo

Fail 21 Dec 2012 152,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

front strutts damp

Pass 6 Feb 2012 147,169 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2012 147,169 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 142,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 142,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 125,580 miles

Slight play in the N/S/F anti-rollbar link rod lower ball joint.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 125,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in the N/S/F anti-rollbar link rod lower ball joint.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,018 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FV55 GZP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV55 GZP, 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 FV55 GZP registered?

FV55 GZP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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