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RA05 WDX

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,203 mi
Last recorded186,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 186,203 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 183,375 miles

Nearside Rear suspention boot spliting

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 181,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 178,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 176,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 172,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 170,974 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 166,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 162,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 154,865 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 154,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 147,508 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 140,068 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

msf brake binding slight

osf outer pad crumbling

osf roll link has play

Pass 27 May 2015 140,068 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

msf brake binding slight

osf outer pad crumbling

osf roll link has play

Fail 13 May 2014 128,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 128,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 115,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on undertray

Pass 18 May 2012 102,578 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2012 102,539 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 May 2010 69,387 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 69,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 52,924 miles

Slight dampness from nearside front suspension leg

Pass 29 May 2008 39,432 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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RA05 WDX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RA05 WDX, 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 RA05 WDX registered?

RA05 WDX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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