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WF05 SXB

2005 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,395 mi
Last recorded111,395 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 111,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 104,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS outer edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,524 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,836 miles

front handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,080 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,703 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 85,703 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Mar 2014 78,073 miles

front disc and pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,596 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr tyre on 2mm.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 43,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr tyre on 2mm.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SXB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

WF05 SXB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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