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GD05 HBU

2005 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,082 mi
Last recorded168,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 168,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 158,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hydraulic suspension pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hydraulic suspension pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 149,918 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 144,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 122,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.7MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,412 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 102,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 91,009 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 91,009 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,174 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,639 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,349 miles

Overheated during emissions fan not cutting in

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,746 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 HBU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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