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WJ05 HXA

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,673 mi
Last recorded109,673 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,673 miles

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

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)

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2015 109,673 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,045 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 98,045 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,731 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 71,878 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,312 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,158 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 29,158 miles

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

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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WJ05 HXA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ05 HXA, 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 WJ05 HXA registered?

WJ05 HXA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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