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GF05 JCZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,265 mi
Last recorded146,265 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 JCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 146,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 140,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,602 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 128,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 123,882 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 119,735 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,067 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked & perrished

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

Offside rear tyre cracked & perrished

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 84,276 miles

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

emmions to clean for print out

hand brake operation stiff

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,276 miles

emmions to clean for print out

hand brake operation stiff

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,266 miles

slight play in both front drop links

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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GF05 JCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF05 JCZ, 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 GF05 JCZ registered?

GF05 JCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is GF05 JCZ safe to buy?

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