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WR05 HFB

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,582 mi
Last recorded80,582 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 80,582 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,579 miles

Nearside Suspension Hydraulic Unit has a Light Misting of Oil

Fail 2 Mar 2018 76,579 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension Hydraulic Unit has a Light Misting of Oil

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,509 miles

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 74,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2014 71,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear inner brake pad shim dislodged

Fail 3 Feb 2014 71,310 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear inner brake pad shim dislodged

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,200 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,796 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,714 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,439 miles

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 HFB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

WR05 HFB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WR05 HFB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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