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GY05 LPX

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,437 mi
Last recorded86,437 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise/vibration when turning the steering

Fail 18 Jan 2023 86,437 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise/vibration when turning the steering

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,563 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 81,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,826 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 74,825 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 70,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,451 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 51,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 46,759 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 34,762 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,762 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,433 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

rear sets down no seat belts checked

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,526 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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GY05 LPX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GY05 LPX, 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 GY05 LPX registered?

GY05 LPX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GY05 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 LPX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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