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WG05 JBZ

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,057 mi
Last recorded131,057 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 131,057 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)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

Pass 14 Jun 2010 115,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre on limit

rear pads close to limit

Pass 19 May 2009 108,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 92,752 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

wipers smearing screen especialy n/s

Fail 21 May 2008 92,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

wipers smearing screen especialy n/s

Fail 21 May 2007 62,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust mounting cross member fixing nut missing

o/s/f brake binding slightly

smoke emmisions test borderline pass

Pass 21 May 2007 62,590 miles

front exhaust mounting cross member fixing nut missing

o/s/f brake binding slightly

smoke emmisions test borderline pass

Pass 23 May 2006 31,266 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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WG05 JBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG05 JBZ, 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 WG05 JBZ registered?

WG05 JBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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