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GD05 LDO

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,427 mi
Last recorded36,427 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 36,427 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 31,468 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2024 27,591 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 27,591 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 27,517 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 27,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,150 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer / 4mm centre / 5mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to accurately determine if below 1.5mm due to viewing angle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,949 miles

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

n/s/r slight weep on the suspension unit

Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,943 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 22,943 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 22,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,798 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 19,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,425 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,358 miles

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

Oil leak

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 LDO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LDO, 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 LDO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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