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GK05 ZLE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,362 mi
Last recorded77,362 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 ZLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,362 miles

advise cut in nsf tyre sidewall

advise front suspension units damp

advise front tyres starting to wear low

advise high level brake light incomplete

advise slight play in front drop links balljoints

advise slight play in steering

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

advise cut in nsf tyre sidewall

advise front suspension units damp

advise front tyres starting to wear low

advise high level brake light incomplete

advise osr tyre underinflated

advise slight play in front drop links balljoints

advise slight play in steering

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,459 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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GK05 ZLE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel 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 GK05 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

GK05 ZLE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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