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WG55 CKU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,338 mi
Last recorded117,338 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 CKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 117,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,464 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 114,464 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,919 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 102,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,790 miles

Plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,626 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 90,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 74,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,045 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,103 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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WG55 CKU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WG55 CKU, 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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WG55 CKU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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