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GL05 VFZ

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,100 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 114,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,304 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 110,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Pass 18 May 2015 106,086 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 98,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,139 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit advise to change

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar link arms

Fail 16 May 2013 89,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit advise to change

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 18 May 2012 80,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 73,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both handbrake outer cables snapped.front pads low,front brake discs corroded.

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear position.

Fail 18 May 2010 65,640 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 65,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 55,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,466 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 44,466 miles

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

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

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 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL05 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

GL05 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for GL05 VFZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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