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GL05 FJU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,908 mi
Last recorded163,908 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 163,908 miles

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 163,126 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 163,121 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2015 155,869 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 149,076 miles

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

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

both handbrake cables in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

induction pipe loose

steel wheel fitted nearside rear

Fail 29 May 2014 149,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both handbrake cables in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

induction pipe loose

steel wheel fitted nearside rear

Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,109 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

turbocharger inlet pipe insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2013 126,923 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear inner brake pad appears to be wearing thin

turbocharger inlet pipe insecure

Pass 31 May 2012 102,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,567 miles

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

front brake disces wearing thin

Pass 27 May 2010 73,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,749 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,810 miles

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

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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GL05 FJU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL05 FJU, 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 GL05 FJU registered?

GL05 FJU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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