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GK55 VLD

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,978 mi
Last recorded107,978 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,978 miles

Offside Rear suspension gaiter split and damp - recommend further investigation

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,974 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension gaiter split and damp - recommend further investigation

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,711 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 94,613 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,276 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 84,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,078 miles

slight mist around bottom of nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,788 miles

n/s/r piston unit damp

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,678 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/r piston unit damp

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,722 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 7,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,180 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 VLD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VLD, 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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GK55 VLD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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