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GD54 BNE

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,459 mi
Last recorded131,459 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 BNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 131,459 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 131,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 129,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on / near minimum limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 127,579 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on / near minimum limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,272 miles

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

both windscreen wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,272 miles

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

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2016 115,795 miles

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

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 115,794 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,049 miles

(4) Slight leak from rear suspension pipe join

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

Both rear tyres have 3mm tread remaining

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,008 miles

Headlamp washers slightly damaged.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,573 miles

Headlight washer cover missing on o/s front.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,741 miles

(7) Both front anti roll bar link arms worn slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,693 miles

(5) All brake discs corroded slightly.

(8) Nearside front anti roll bar link arm worn slightly.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

(1) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(3) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(4) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(5) All brake discs corroded slightly.

(8) Nearside front anti roll bar link arm worn slightly.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,243 miles

(5) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,827 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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GD54 BNE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GD54 BNE, 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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GD54 BNE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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