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WJ05 UTX

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,335 mi
Last recorded150,335 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,926 miles

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

large engine under tray fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,926 miles

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

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

large engine under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,023 miles

insulation on both handbrake cables split.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 94,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

insulation on both handbrake cables split.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

insulation of both handbrake cables split.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

insulation of both handbrake cables split.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,939 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 73,939 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,298 miles

Handbrake cable insulation split both sides.

n/s/f suspension unit has light misting of oil.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,995 miles

Insulation on both front handbrake cables split.

N/s/f suspension unit damp.

Part of o/s/r suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Insulation on both front handbrake cables split.

N/s/f suspension unit damp.

Part of o/s/r suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 44,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,304 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,451 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 22,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

WJ05 UTX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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