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OW05 GYF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,279 mi
Last recorded131,279 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 131,279 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) outer ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 127,906 miles

Nearside Front inner joints slight play

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 122,079 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 112,076 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 111,517 miles

Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

large cut in o/s/f tyre. no chord visable

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,863 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in front A.R.B links

Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,842 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake imbalance high

rear indicators faded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 67,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

various undertrays missing/loose

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,422 miles

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

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

various undertrays missing/loose

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,151 miles

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)

front pads are getting low

rear discs are slightly pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,688 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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OW05 GYF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OW05 GYF, 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 OW05 GYF registered?

OW05 GYF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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