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GL05 ZZU

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,283 mi
Last recorded122,283 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,502 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,980 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,002 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 105,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,727 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,984 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,575 miles

both outer handbrake cables cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both outer handbrake cables cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,059 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 53,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,041 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,041 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,703 miles

front offside , front nearside tyres wearing thin(3mm)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,030 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 ZZU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

GL05 ZZU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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