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GF05 ZWR

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,223 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 122,223 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel little or no effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front brakes slightly binding

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level ON MINIMUM (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

offside front suspension unit damp

Fail 4 Oct 2017 97,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level ON MINIMUM (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

offside front suspension unit damp

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,035 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 87,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,027 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,685 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,134 miles

oil leak

rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,923 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 17,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,661 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 ZWR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWR, 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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GF05 ZWR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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