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WN05 XED

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 XED
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2018 56,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 53,203 miles

Power steering hose damp

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2017 53,203 miles

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted in test (1.8)

Power steering hose damp

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2016 48,539 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges suggest steering GEO.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also beginning to perish and crack. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also beginning to crack and perish. (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted.

spare tyre on legal limit.

Fail 12 May 2016 48,539 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges suggest steering GEO.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also beginning to perish and crack. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also beginning to crack and perish. (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted.

spare tyre on legal limit.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,270 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 37,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 31,480 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 28,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 26,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,755 miles

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

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

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 XED is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WN05 XED, 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 WN05 XED registered?

WN05 XED is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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