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G3 TPY

2023 Citroen C5

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,834 mi
Last recorded6,834 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 TPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 6,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 179,615 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 174,176 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 174,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 164,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Bumper loose

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 164,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Bumper loose

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 152,512 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 152,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 139,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 124,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 124,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 113,928 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2009 113,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2008 104,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 92,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 19 May 2006 80,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 80,499 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 80,490 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

center stop light out

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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G3 TPY is a 2023 Citroen C5 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G3 TPY, 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 3 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G3 TPY registered?

G3 TPY is a 2023 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 June 2023.

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