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DE05 WXB

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,823 mi
Last recorded50,823 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,823 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,823 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,443 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,531 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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DE05 WXB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE05 WXB, 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 DE05 WXB registered?

DE05 WXB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is DE05 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 WXB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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