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CW05 JCU

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,795 mi
Last recorded122,795 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 JCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 122,795 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,283 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 88,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 76,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,910 miles

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

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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CW05 JCU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CW05 JCU, 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 CW05 JCU registered?

CW05 JCU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is CW05 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 JCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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