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GJ55 UOL

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,661 mi
Last recorded91,661 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,899 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,899 miles

Battery insecure second battery in car connected to main batttery now removed (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,137 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,247 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,001 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2008 31,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 UOL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

GJ55 UOL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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