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GJ55 GBX

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,104 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 94,720 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

engine management light on

n/s/r suspension pipe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,215 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

engine managment light is on

n/s/r suspension pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,819 miles

Slight leak from Nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 18 Aug 2016 86,817 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from Nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,499 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking sphere (2.4.D.2)

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2015 78,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered unable to examine

Fail 15 May 2015 78,666 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered unable to examine

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,482 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 66,960 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 66,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 44,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,572 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,552 miles

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

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

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 GBX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GBX, 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 GBX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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