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WN05 CYJ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,518 mi
Last recorded148,518 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 148,518 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise pipes to hydraulic suspension corroded.

Front Advise both sides front lower arm rear bushes worn and slight play.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 148,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint attached to hub (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Rear seats overloaded unable to check. (5.2.5a)

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise pipes to hydraulic suspension corroded.

Front Advise both sides front lower arm rear bushes worn and slight play.

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 141,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 140,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 133,407 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 133,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 127,653 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 127,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,624 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 101,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 87,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link rod lower ball joint cover perishing and split,recommend renewal.

offside and nearside front brake disc cooling ducts and brackets broken off,recommend renewal.

rear suspension hard,recommend replacement suspension damper spheres.

recommend 4 wheel alignment,ref tyres wearing edges.

recommend diesel fuel additive.

slight free play in steering rack.

suggest that offside and nearside rear radius arm bearings could be wearing(no play/movement apparent at present)Tyre wear uneven(could also be cause of stiff rear suspension).

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link rod lower ball joint cover perishing and split,recommend renewal.

offside and nearside front brake disc cooling ducts and brackets broken off,recommend renewal.

rear suspension hard,recommend replacement suspension damper spheres.

recommend 4 wheel alignment,ref tyres wearing edges.

recommend diesel fuel additive.

slight free play in steering rack.

suggest that offside and nearside rear radius arm bearings could be wearing(no play/movement apparent at present)Tyre wear uneven(could also be cause of stiff rear suspension).

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,699 miles

outer sill covers fitted at time of test,n/s insecure.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 64,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no performance from nearside front brake caliper,suggest internal fault inside,as lever etc works when park brake cable activated.

outer sill covers fitted at time of test,n/s insecure.

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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WN05 CYJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN05 CYJ, 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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WN05 CYJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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