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WG55 JSX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,811 mi
Last recorded204,811 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2019 204,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 both marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 185,174 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 185,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 175,688 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 175,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 163,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 163,597 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 147,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 126,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 106,652 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 86,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,599 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,495 miles

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

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

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 JSX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

WG55 JSX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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