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WD54 GCZ

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,658 mi
Last recorded64,658 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 GCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,658 miles

rear pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,210 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,491 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,308 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2012 413,071 miles

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,529 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,529 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,266 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 28,193 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,006 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,734 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 23,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,986 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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WD54 GCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WD54 GCZ, 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 WD54 GCZ registered?

WD54 GCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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