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GD05 HBJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,803 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 71,803 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,425 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,681 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,989 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 58,810 miles

25mm cut in off side rear tyre [2x repairs all ready ]

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2013 58,810 miles

25mm cut in off side rear tyre [2x repairs all ready ]

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 52,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 45,911 miles

Both outer handbrake cables splitting

Rear wiper blade split

Unable to open tailgate glass hatch

Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,596 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,593 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 30,593 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,648 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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GD05 HBJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GD05 HBJ, 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 GD05 HBJ registered?

GD05 HBJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is GD05 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 HBJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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