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RX55 GRU

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,317 mi
Last recorded117,317 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,493 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 87,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,678 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,551 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,551 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre nearing limit

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,668 miles

o/s front tyre nearing limit

Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,003 miles

Both front suspension unit show signs of weeping hydraulic fluid from their top oil seals.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,003 miles

Both front suspension unit show signs of weeping hydraulic fluid from their top oil seals.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,953 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

Fail 6 Nov 2009 40,953 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,691 miles

nsf light lens broken

osf tyre edge worn and low

osr tyre valve dust cap missing

Fail 5 Dec 2008 31,691 miles

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

nsf light lens broken

osf tyre edge worn and low

osr tyre valve dust cap missing

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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RX55 GRU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX55 GRU, 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 RX55 GRU registered?

RX55 GRU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RX55 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 GRU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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