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GD05 HBZ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,179 miles

All 4 tires on or near legal limit

Very slight play to offside front wheel bearing.

suspension and brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,651 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 66,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,042 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

oil level above max

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,115 miles

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 11 Sep 2012 53,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play n/s/f rack end

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

slight play n/s/f rack end

slight play o/s/f rack end

Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly

slight play rack ends

undertrays fitted (some testible items not visible)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers smearing slightly

slight play rack ends

undertrays fitted (some testible items not visible)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 40,208 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,208 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,233 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 26,233 miles

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

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 HBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD05 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

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

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