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WR05 EBZ

2005 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 EBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 96,912 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 90,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 70,202 miles

n/s rear sphere slight misting on joint

slight crack rear number plate

Pass 7 May 2008 62,677 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR05 EBZ?

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What year was WR05 EBZ registered?

WR05 EBZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is WR05 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 EBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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