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PX05 WGD

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 155,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 140,871 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Very slight weepage of fluid coming from both rear suspension levelling units, not leaks

Fail 30 Aug 2016 140,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Up to 33% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort Zero effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate obscured Protector on towball partially obscures lettering (6.3.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inners (3.5.1g)

Handbrake requires strong pull to operate

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Very slight weepage of fluid coming from both rear suspension levelling units, not leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,041 miles

Handbrake requires firm pull to reach minimum 16% effort and may need adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Slight weepage from both fluid rear suspension units

Towball not fitted at test, may obscure rear numberplate if fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,785 miles

Handbrake requires strong pull toreach minimum 16% effort, front brakes may require attention

Nearside front handbrake lower effort than expected

Slight weepage from nearside rear fluid suspension component, may require attention

Slight weepage from offside rear fluid suspension component, may require attention

Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,782 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Handbrake requires strong pull toreach minimum 16% effort, front brakes may require attention

Nearside front handbrake lower effort than expected

Offside rear inner non-obligatory light not working

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

Slight weepage from nearside rear fluid suspension component, may require attention

Slight weepage from offside rear fluid suspension component, may require attention

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,898 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 58,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,738 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,738 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PX05 WGD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX05 WGD, 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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PX05 WGD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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