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WL05 JFG

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 JFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight oil leak at pipe attached to shock (2.7.3)

plastic floor trims fitted under body restricting full view of some items

Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight oil leak at pipe attached to shock (2.7.3)

plastic floor trims fitted under body restricting full view of some items

Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,434 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 98,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,013 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting examination

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,753 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,767 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 JFG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JFG, 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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WL05 JFG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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