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WF05 VCV

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,231 mi
Last recorded144,231 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 144,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 115,150 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 155,132 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 100,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 96,346 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 80,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 61,918 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 VCV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

WF05 VCV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is WF05 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 VCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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