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GJ55 FPA

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,697 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 86,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,245 miles

EML on

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,391 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 76,391 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,293 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,135 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 52,133 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 36,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 36,662 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 22,290 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 FPA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ55 FPA, 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 GJ55 FPA registered?

GJ55 FPA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is GJ55 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 FPA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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