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GJ55 GBZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,422 miles

engine oil leaks

offside front suspension fluid hose is showing signs of a slight weep

power steering hoses are showing signs of slight weep in areas

rear wiper is torn

slight play to both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 2 Dec 2016 86,422 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

offside front suspension fluid hose is showing signs of a slight weep

power steering hoses are showing signs of slight weep in areas

rear wiper is torn

slight play to both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,976 miles

brake fluid level on minimum

engine light staying on

engine oil leaks

engine oil level on minimum

slight play to the nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 11 Dec 2015 81,976 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level on minimum

engine light staying on

engine oil leaks

engine oil level on minimum

slight play to the nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 2 Dec 2014 76,022 miles

damage to n/s/r side of body

engine oil leak

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,022 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

damage to n/s/r side of body

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,339 miles

front brake pads are starting to wear down

Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

damage to the nearside body, not excessive

nearside front wheel, inner rim is bent but not yet excessive

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,432 miles

both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

damage to the nearside body, not excessive

nearside front wheel, inner rim is bent but not yet excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,114 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,086 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to limit

nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,934 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 GBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol 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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

GJ55 GBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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