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GF05 LRA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,452 miles

E.M.L warning light on pre 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread ,tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted offside rear trim loose

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,420 miles

EML illuminated (pre 01.03,2008

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Pneumatic component (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Pneumatic component (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 138,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EML illuminated (pre 01.03,2008

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Pneumatic component (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Pneumatic component (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 136,661 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

e.m.l warning light on pre 01 july 2008

Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,715 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2018 135,705 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe union on rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 134,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 122,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 117,268 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 117,268 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,990 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mangerment light on

offside front brake disc rusty on inner surface

Pass 16 May 2011 109,483 miles

engine has injector blow by

Pass 14 May 2010 105,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 111,598 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 111,597 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 78,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LRA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 GF05 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

GF05 LRA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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