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ST05 GVC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,352 mi
Last recorded74,352 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 74,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,157 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 66,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 59,571 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake caliper vent flaps missing

nearside front strut dampness

Fail 19 May 2014 59,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake caliper vent flaps missing and brackets broken

nearside front strut dampness

Pass 21 May 2013 55,037 miles

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

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

both front brake air deflectors missing

both front tyre wear on outer edges

slight dampness nearside front strut

Fail 17 May 2013 54,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake air deflectors missing

both front discs discoloured and have corrosion ridges on edges

both front tyre wear on outer edges

front brake pads getting thin

slight dampness nearside front strut

Pass 12 May 2012 47,583 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 47,573 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 37,559 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 37,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,528 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 31,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,433 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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ST05 GVC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ST05 GVC, 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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ST05 GVC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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