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GJ55 AXO

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,316 mi
Last recorded79,316 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,316 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,237 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,741 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 78,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,459 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,650 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 73,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 / 93w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 70,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 52,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside underbody protection not securely fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside underbody protection not securely fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,254 miles

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

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

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Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,885 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 AXO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AXO, 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 GJ55 AXO registered?

GJ55 AXO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is GJ55 AXO safe to buy?

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