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GJ55 WFS

2005 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,501 mi
Last recorded104,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage and insecure (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 104,501 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage and insecure (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,092 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 90,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

rear brakes creak on test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear brakes creaking on application

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r brake creaks on application

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,275 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 46,275 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,661 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 WFS is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

GJ55 WFS is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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