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GY05 MZN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 MZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 98,082 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,895 miles

Emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Head lamp washers poor

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,922 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested.

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,538 miles

Emissions too clean to register in emissions tester

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 74,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions too clean to register in emissions tester

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,905 miles

High Level Brake Light Dim And Several LED'S In-Op

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

O/S/F Inner Steering Rack Extension Arm Has Slight Play

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,905 miles

High Level Brake Light Dim And Several LED'S In-Op

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

O/S/F Inner Steering Rack Extension Arm Has Slight Play

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,450 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,058 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,190 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 MZN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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