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WD54 GDE

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,777 mi
Last recorded118,777 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 GDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose and insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2022 118,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose and insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2021 109,918 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,309 miles

front and rear arch liners fitted.

outer sill covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 70,309 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

front and rear arch liners fitted.

outer sill covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,429 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 55,429 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,171 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 9 Aug 2012 45,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres distorted

Fail 14 Feb 2012 44,275 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,925 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 38,925 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,789 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)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 33,789 miles

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

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)

Offside Front 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 12 Feb 2009 28,108 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 28,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,655 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 GDE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WD54 GDE, 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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WD54 GDE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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