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GK55 VKH

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,895 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 62,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 56,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,745 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 49,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

undertray insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,054 miles

Offside Front suspension unit misting fluid

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 40,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension unit misting fluid

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,664 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,985 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,070 miles

n/s/f leg damp

o/s/f leg damp

spare tyre incorrectly fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,004 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,004 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 25,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,302 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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GK55 VKH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK55 VKH, 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 GK55 VKH registered?

GK55 VKH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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