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GL05 WTP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,352 mi
Last recorded200,352 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 200,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 183,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 161,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped and heavily worn, advise replace

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake pad warning sensor wires split

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 161,289 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped and heavily worn, advise replace

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake pad warning sensor wires split

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Spare wheel fitted nearside rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 136,321 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 136,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf hand brake had poor performance in roller brake tester! adjustment required?

Fail 31 May 2013 117,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf h/brake pivot needs attention! sticking!

Pass 31 May 2013 117,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf h/brake pivot needs attention! sticking!

Pass 15 May 2012 97,631 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 97,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 73,340 miles

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

front brake discs worn advise a full brake check

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2011 73,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

front brake discs worn advise a full brake check

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2010 61,007 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,699 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GL05 WTP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GL05 WTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 WTP registered?

GL05 WTP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GL05 WTP safe to buy?

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