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WG55 FDK

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,781 mi
Last recorded81,781 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,781 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Apr 2020 81,383 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,022 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 81,022 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 79,906 miles

both rear indicators showing slight white light

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,785 miles

slight grease on near side front bottom ball joint

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight grease on near side front bottom ball joint

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,411 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 70,821 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking (not showing cord)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,211 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Feb 2014 67,211 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,705 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 60,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,601 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,530 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,508 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 FDK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

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

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