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GJ05 EJZ

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 EJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak [suspect o/s/ diff seal]

slight bind nearside front

slioght play at offside steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,982 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 99,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 66,089 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray damaged o/s/

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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GJ05 EJZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol 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 GJ05 EJZ, 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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GJ05 EJZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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