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DV55 WDW

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,738 mi
Last recorded123,738 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,771 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,033 miles

OFFSIDE DIP BEAM BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,256 miles

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

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

front disc inner edge coroaded n/s/f

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,667 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 25,667 miles

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

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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DV55 WDW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV55 WDW, 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 DV55 WDW registered?

DV55 WDW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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