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VE55 GJG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

260,952 mi
Last recorded260,952 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 GJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 260,952 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,522 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 59,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,958 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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VE55 GJG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE55 GJG, 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 VE55 GJG registered?

VE55 GJG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for VE55 GJG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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