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GD05 LDJ

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 91,448 miles

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))

Rear suspension soft

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 88,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,888 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2016 85,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,411 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers over sills & under car preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,303 miles

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

covewrs under car & over sills preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,303 miles

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

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

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

covewrs under car & over sills preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,372 miles

Engine bay trims restricting full inspection of some components

N/S Rear seat folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelt buckles

Undershields restricting full inspection of some components

Fail 31 Jul 2009 37,372 miles

Engine bay trims restricting full inspection of some components

N/S Rear seat folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelt buckles

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

Undershields restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,514 miles

undertrays fitted

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 LDJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LDJ, 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 LDJ registered?

GD05 LDJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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