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GF05 VXK

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,915 mi
Last recorded100,915 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 100,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,635 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 93,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,650 miles

O/S handbrake effort low

Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,650 miles

O/S handbrake effort low

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,381 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,376 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,732 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

front disc and pads low

nearside handbrake cable in a very poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2013 58,666 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

front disc and pads low

nearside handbrake cable in a very poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2011 53,229 miles

Front brake pads low

Front suspension units damp

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,489 miles

see checklist 111964

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2009 33,724 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 VXK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 VXK registered?

GF05 VXK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is GF05 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VXK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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