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WG55 PKC

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,875 mi
Last recorded98,875 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 PKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 98,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 89,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 89,387 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp missing

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Side repeater insecure Both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 83,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp missing

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Side repeater insecure Both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,900 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 73,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,299 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,877 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 53,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,487 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 45,487 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,295 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 44,295 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,755 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,576 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front suspension unit slightly damp

offside front suspension unit slightly damp

suspension pipes around steering rack area slightly damp

Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,074 miles

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

nearside front suspension unit damp

Fail 7 Dec 2012 26,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front suspension unit damp

Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,786 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,648 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)

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on outside 2.5mm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,856 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 12,617 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 PKC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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