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WG05 XCE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,881 mi
Last recorded130,881 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre caps fitted obscuring all wheel fixings

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

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

Noise from gearbox at natural idle. Very possible clutch and/or release bearing faulty - further investigation req'd to confirm fault asap.

Offside Rear Tyre perished/tearing DOT code: 2313 size: 215/55R16V

Parking brake effort out of balance. It is obvious your braking system req's adjustment/repair - advise full brake inspection to confirm fault(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,988 miles

Centre caps fitted obscuring all wheel fixings

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,213 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 101,212 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2014 94,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,097 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,748 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,530 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 XCE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

WG05 XCE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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