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GJ55 KBE

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,030 mi
Last recorded86,030 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,684 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,989 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 KBE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

GJ55 KBE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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