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GL05 ZDY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,250 mi
Last recorded184,250 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 184,250 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in n/s/f tyre close to outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 184,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage in swept area of windscreen

front tyres low on outside edges

offside front suspension leg damp

rear suspension leg gaitors damp

Pass 7 Nov 2013 181,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage in swept area of windscreen

indicator switch worn

offside front suspension leg slightly damp

rear tyres getting low inside edge

Fail 7 Nov 2013 181,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage in swept area of windscreen

indicator switch worn

offside front suspension leg slightly damp

rear tyres getting low inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 179,787 miles

engine misfiring.

off side front suspension leg slight misting of oil.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 173,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 167,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 147,666 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind in nearside front wheel

Pass 26 Oct 2009 147,666 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind in nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2009 131,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 97,089 miles

Engine undertray fitted

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 53,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,659 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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GL05 ZDY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

GL05 ZDY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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