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WG05 UDV

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 UDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 100,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,845 miles

Offside Front handbrake poor performance

Fail 10 Jul 2023 95,845 miles

Offside Front handbrake poor performance

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,515 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 82,515 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt retractor jammed (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,492 miles

Guards fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2016 77,492 miles

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

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

Guards fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,379 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,273 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,065 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 41,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,685 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,168 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 17,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UDV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG05 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

WG05 UDV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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