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GJ55 AWH

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,601 mi
Last recorded146,601 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 146,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 143,167 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 143,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 136,855 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 136,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,911 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 128,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 123,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 123,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,767 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,578 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 105,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,309 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,909 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,130 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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GJ55 AWH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ55 AWH, 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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GJ55 AWH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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