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GD05 LDZ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,203 mi
Last recorded80,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,186 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,764 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play developing

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,764 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play developing

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,891 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,891 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,729 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,194 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 34,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,665 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 LDZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ registered?

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

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