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WK55 XTZ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,358 mi
Last recorded128,358 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 XTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 128,358 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around timing belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres scrubbed off outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Sep 2018 128,307 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around timing belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres scrubbed off outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2017 123,908 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 123,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise change (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 119,631 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 119,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,733 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,461 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 103,461 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,897 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 78,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,814 miles

front disc's and pads starting to wear low

o/s/f link rod slightly worn

rear disc's and pads starting to wear low

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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WK55 XTZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK55 XTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK55 XTZ registered?

WK55 XTZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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