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WF05 ZCE

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,718 mi
Last recorded132,718 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 ZCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 132,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 128,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 123,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,833 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 105,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 81,282 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 66,270 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 9 May 2016 66,270 miles

Front position lamp(s) 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,954 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside headlamp flickers [not affecting lamp operation]

Fail 27 Apr 2012 42,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside headlamp flickers [not affecting lamp operation]

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,141 miles

front brake discs worn

large under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,528 miles

large under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,416 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 ZCE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

WF05 ZCE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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