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GJ05 PVN

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,329 mi
Last recorded100,329 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,329 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear nail in tyre

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,520 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front tyres worn

rear tyres on limit

slight play in front rollbar links

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,267 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,620 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,620 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,914 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 40,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,175 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,346 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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GJ05 PVN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ05 PVN, 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 GJ05 PVN registered?

GJ05 PVN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 PVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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