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SY55 WRL

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,492 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 95,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,784 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,048 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 49,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,217 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,531 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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SY55 WRL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY55 WRL, 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 SY55 WRL registered?

SY55 WRL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SY55 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 WRL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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