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WL05 CBX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 CBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 64,250 miles

ns wingmirror slightly insecure

power steering pipes damp

Fail 21 May 2012 64,250 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)

ns wingmirror slightly insecure

power steering pipes damp

Pass 12 May 2011 62,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 43,910 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 17,320 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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WL05 CBX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL05 CBX, 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 WL05 CBX registered?

WL05 CBX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is WL05 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 CBX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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