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SY05 WBN

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,358 mi
Last recorded163,358 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 163,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 156,656 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 156,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 142,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,772 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 11,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,709 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front driving lamp not working

offside front seat belt showing signs of wear[slow retracting]

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak in nearside engine area?

small stone chip on centre of windscreen

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Fail 17 Sep 2012 97,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front driving lamp not working

offside front seat belt showing signs of wear[slow retracting]

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak in nearside engine area?

small stone chip on centre of windscreen

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

nearside front fog lamp inscure and not working

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,727 miles

covers fitted front to rear unable to view fuel lines and brake pipes and suspension pipes and brake pipes above fuel tank

engine undertray damaged slightly

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2010 80,725 miles

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

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

covers fitted front to rear unable to view fuel lines and brakepipes and suspension pipes and brake pipes above fuel tank

engine undertray damaged slightly

nearside front fog light not working

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,584 miles

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

n/s front driving lamp not working and insecure

some brake pipes not visible behind plastic coversand fuel tank

unable to see sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,716 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to see front to rear fuel and brake pipes [above plastic covers and above fuel tank]

unable to see nearside and offside front brake pipes [behind plastic covers]

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

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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SY05 WBN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red 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 SY05 WBN, 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 SY05 WBN registered?

SY05 WBN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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