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GJ05 THV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,349 mi
Last recorded214,349 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 THV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 214,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

rear suspension creaking....

Pass 1 Aug 2017 197,350 miles

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear brake disc corroded advise replaceing

Offside Rear suspension arm bush signs of wear,no movement detected

engine diagnostic light on

o/s/f fog light broken,front bumper damaged

slight misting of oil around front shocks

Fail 1 Aug 2017 197,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded advise replaceing

Offside Rear suspension arm bush signs of wear,no movement detected

engine diagnostic light on

o/s/f fog light broken,front bumper damaged

slight misting of oil around front shocks

Pass 19 Aug 2016 175,407 miles

advise hydraulic system oil checking

aux belt deteriorating

both front tyres getting low

coolant leak

diagnostic light on

inlet manifold flaps linkage broken

o/s/f fog light glass broken

rear brake discs corroded

slight windscreen damage

very slight misting of oil front struts

Fail 11 Aug 2016 175,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake inoperative (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning going stiff intermittently,suspect level low,unable to see resevoir (2.3.3a)

advise hydraulic system oil checking

aux belt deteriorating

both front tyres getting low

both handbrake cables fouling on full lock,protectors fitted on cables benefit given

coolant leak

diagnostic light on

inlet manifold flaps linkage broken

o/s/f fog light glass broken

rear brake discs corroded

slight windscreen damage

very slight misting of oil front struts

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,219 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jun 2015 140,219 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 2 May 2014 109,787 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,371 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,877 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,057 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,814 miles

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

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

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

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 THV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ05 THV, 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 GJ05 THV registered?

GJ05 THV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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