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WG05 XCZ

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,897 mi
Last recorded132,897 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 132,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2018 132,897 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 122,155 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 122,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 104,843 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 104,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 84,384 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,158 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 28,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,859 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 XCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

WG05 XCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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