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WK05 XYD

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,603 mi
Last recorded116,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 XYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 116,603 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

boot catches on first catch,boot spioler lose,both handbrake cables case split,o/s front brake pad sensor wire split

Fail 2 Jan 2014 116,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

boot catches on first catch,boot spioler lose,both handbrake cables case split,o/s front brake pad sensor wire split

Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,628 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf handbrake cables deteriorating

rear spoiler damaged

rear tailgate shuts on first latch only

Fail 15 Jan 2013 100,627 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf and osf hand brake cables deteriorating

rear tailgate shuts on 1st latch only

Pass 19 May 2011 88,683 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted and worn .o/s and n/s

Fail 19 May 2011 88,683 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted and worn .o/s and n/s

Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,451 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF & OSF LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OS OF STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN .ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 27 Mar 2010 83,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF & OSF LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OS OF STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN .ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,891 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside 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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WK05 XYD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK05 XYD, 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 WK05 XYD registered?

WK05 XYD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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