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GK55 XHH

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,461 mi
Last recorded193,461 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 193,461 miles

Possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 14 Feb 2022 180,995 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 180,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 173,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 173,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 169,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 169,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 166,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 162,198 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 162,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 148,056 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 148,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 127,239 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 127,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 99,863 miles

nearside beam pattern poor

Fail 7 May 2015 99,863 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside beam pattern poor

Pass 6 May 2014 85,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,927 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 64,927 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 49,308 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 49,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,391 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 XHH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK55 XHH, 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 XHH registered?

GK55 XHH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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