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WG55 FDJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,554 mi
Last recorded56,554 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 215/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 56,554 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 215/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,040 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,958 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 30,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,151 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 25,115 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,943 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,264 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,856 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear and offside front tyres bald on edges not in centre 3/4

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,922 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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WG55 FDJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG55 FDJ, 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 WG55 FDJ registered?

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

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