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GJ55 UPD

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,311 mi
Last recorded112,311 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 112,311 miles

exhaust mounting rubber broken at rear box

Fail 25 Aug 2017 112,310 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting rubber broken at rear box

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,284 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 98,284 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,748 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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 29 Aug 2013 63,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,245 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 62,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,599 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 39,599 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 UPD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

GJ55 UPD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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