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SY05 WTF

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,956 mi
Last recorded77,956 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,956 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 77,956 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 69,506 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 61,204 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,204 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,908 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,705 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 43,181 miles

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

rear suspension pipes leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,038 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,683 miles

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

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

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 WTF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY05 WTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY05 WTF registered?

SY05 WTF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SY05 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 WTF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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