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GF55 UGN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,344 mi
Last recorded117,344 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 117,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 104,655 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 104,655 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 90,942 miles

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

possible small leak o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 12 May 2017 90,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 89,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,060 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,060 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,744 miles

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

engine oil level low.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,376 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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GF55 UGN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

GF55 UGN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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