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GD05 LDN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,573 mi
Last recorded34,573 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,573 miles

Engine covers fitted

Not all brake pads visible

Play at steering wheel

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 15 Sep 2016 34,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted

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

Not all brake pads visible

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play at steering wheel

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,796 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated (tread cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2015 32,796 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated (tread cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,985 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,108 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,554 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted in offside rear position.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

childs seat fitted in offside rear position.

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 LDN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

GD05 LDN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is GD05 LDN safe to buy?

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