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WJ05 HYG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,975 mi
Last recorded159,975 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2020 159,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both front suspension units have very slight weep of oil

slight exhaust blow under bonnet

Fail 7 Sep 2020 159,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 149,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,230 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 135,230 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,426 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,426 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,209 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 101,117 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 80,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,984 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,757 miles

Both front wipers worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2012 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,694 miles

Advise front wiper blades worn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,506 miles

Advise o/s/r calpier creaks when brakes applied.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,963 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,363 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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WJ05 HYG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

WJ05 HYG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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