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GK55 YZM

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

179,537 mi
Last recorded179,537 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 179,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 174,317 miles

Sill, Under bonnet & Underside covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 13 Aug 2019 165,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Sill, Under bonnet and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 14 Aug 2018 155,385 miles

Sill and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 14 Aug 2018 155,385 miles

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

Sill and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 15 Aug 2017 143,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 130,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,097 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Anti roll bar link (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,766 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,453 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 YZM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

GK55 YZM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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