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EN05 WFY

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,079 mi
Last recorded163,079 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 WFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 163,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 158,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 154,928 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 154,925 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 151,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 148,893 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 146,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,268 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

brake pad sensor wires broken

*** Strong Advise - both front tyres bald inner edges ***

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear & n/s/front (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 138,268 miles

*** Strong Advise - both front tyres bald inner edges ***

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear & n/s/front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

brake pad sensor wires broken

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 131,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,300 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,781 miles

2 nails near side rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,612 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,926 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,305 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 44,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EN05 WFY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EN05 WFY, 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 EN05 WFY registered?

EN05 WFY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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