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FX55 WRL

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,199 mi
Last recorded100,199 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres both edges worn

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside front and offside rear fluid suspension units have slight dampness/misting of oil

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,101 miles

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f indicator

slight wear in steering rack

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Jun 2012 90,101 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f indicator

slight wear in steering rack

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,091 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,375 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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FX55 WRL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX55 WRL, 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 FX55 WRL registered?

FX55 WRL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is FX55 WRL safe to buy?

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