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AJ05 WLO

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,398 mi
Last recorded65,398 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 65,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 62,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 62,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 59,445 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,697 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 May 2009 35,210 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 35,039 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 25,489 miles

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

all four brake disc's slightly pitted

slight surface cracking in tread area's of both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

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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AJ05 WLO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ05 WLO, 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 AJ05 WLO registered?

AJ05 WLO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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