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GY55 BEJ

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,810 mi
Last recorded86,810 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,086 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,439 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar drop link worn slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 31,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,450 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,448 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,560 miles

nearside rear tyre pershied & damage to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,612 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,489 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,193 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Sep 2008 11,193 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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GY55 BEJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GY55 BEJ, 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 GY55 BEJ registered?

GY55 BEJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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