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WR05 EBV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,157 mi
Last recorded137,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 EBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 137,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 134,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front track rod inner has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,082 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 117,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,720 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,217 miles

engine management light on

front brake pad sensor looms broken

undertray poor

Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,179 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 78,179 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,377 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 47,377 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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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WR05 EBV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR05 EBV, 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 WR05 EBV registered?

WR05 EBV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is WR05 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 EBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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