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WF05 CEV

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 119,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 113,421 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 113,421 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 107,882 miles

Front registration plate cracked, but not likely to be misread

Fail 18 May 2015 107,882 miles

Front registration plate cracked, but not likely to be misread

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 101,007 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 101,006 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 91,239 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2012 83,026 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 75,649 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2010 66,030 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,479 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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WF05 CEV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WF05 CEV, 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 WF05 CEV registered?

WF05 CEV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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