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AK55 WBJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,981 mi
Last recorded50,981 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,981 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,220 miles

Nearside Rear hydraulic suspension damp

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,720 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,757 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,823 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,780 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 2,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 2,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 2,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 2,185 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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AK55 WBJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AK55 WBJ, 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 AK55 WBJ registered?

AK55 WBJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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