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GF55 MXE

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Brake disc starting to corrode on inner face

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Fail 27 Oct 2020 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc starting to corrode on inner face

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,896 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,347 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,110 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,812 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 56,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,480 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 50,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,966 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,017 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 33,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,592 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 29,592 miles

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

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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GF55 MXE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF55 MXE, 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 GF55 MXE registered?

GF55 MXE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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