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MJ05 WAE

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,572 mi
Last recorded107,572 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 WAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 107,572 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 106,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 105,803 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 104,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 102,059 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 80,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 80,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 69,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 59,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 47,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,266 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 28,721 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 28,701 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

rear brake pads are running low

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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MJ05 WAE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ05 WAE, 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 MJ05 WAE registered?

MJ05 WAE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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