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WM54 WGY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,860 mi
Last recorded147,860 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 WGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 147,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 147,841 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 135,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,322 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 119,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,588 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 107,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,225 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise unable to fully inspect underside sue to full length plastic covers

Fail 13 Oct 2011 90,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise unable to fully inspect underside sue to full length plastic covers

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,659 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,457 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,009 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads close too legal limit and brake discs lipped

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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WM54 WGY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WM54 WGY, 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 WM54 WGY registered?

WM54 WGY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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