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GK05 ZKX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,230 mi
Last recorded121,230 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 ZKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,230 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,230 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2014 87,069 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s head lamp pattern poor

Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level tread on front tyres bald

n/s head lamp pattern poor

oil leak around o/s/r suspension assembly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,792 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,805 miles

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

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,671 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 32,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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GK05 ZKX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GK05 ZKX, 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 GK05 ZKX registered?

GK05 ZKX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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