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WF05 VBZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,230 mi
Last recorded141,230 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 141,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 120,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 97,390 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,763 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,763 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 67,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,040 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 37,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF05 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

WF05 VBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is WF05 VBZ safe to buy?

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