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GD05 HCG

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,761 mi
Last recorded101,761 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,761 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 101,761 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 92,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 92,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 71,024 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,194 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 HCG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

GD05 HCG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is GD05 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 HCG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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