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GF05 URB

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,841 mi
Last recorded73,841 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 URB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,841 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to all rear suspension pipes

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play o/s/f hub (possible rack)

slight play to n/s/f drop link

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,541 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,990 miles

under body covers preventing inspection of fuel brake and suspension pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2010 38,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,891 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,012 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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GF05 URB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URB, 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 URB registered?

GF05 URB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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