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SA05 WWJ

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,876 mi
Last recorded104,876 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 WWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,876 miles

Traction control light on.

Fail 28 Nov 2014

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Traction control light on.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,710 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 72,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 56,661 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,858 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 42,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,630 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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SA05 WWJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA05 WWJ, 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 SA05 WWJ registered?

SA05 WWJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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