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WL55 CNC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,889 mi
Last recorded57,889 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 CNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,889 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,981 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 51,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,881 miles

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess valve mounting bracket rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 49,496 miles

rear suspension low

Fail 28 Nov 2018 49,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

rear suspension low

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 48,169 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake readings (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,984 miles

rear axle height sensor linkage rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2015 44,984 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim nail in tyre (4.1.D.1d)

rear axle height sensor linkage rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,387 miles

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,605 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,385 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,468 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,961 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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WL55 CNC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL55 CNC, 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 WL55 CNC registered?

WL55 CNC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is WL55 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 CNC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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