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WG55 FDU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,128 mi
Last recorded131,128 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2023 131,128 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension unit misty of oil

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension unit misty of oil

Fail 10 Sep 2023 131,128 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension unit misty of oil

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension unit misty of oil

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 119,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 113,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 106,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,829 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,957 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 94,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,877 miles

nearside front track rod end has slight play

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,871 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,871 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,265 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,558 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,670 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,648 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 FDU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

WG55 FDU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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