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WR05 VRO

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,720 mi
Last recorded133,720 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 133,720 miles

front tyres scrubbed outer edges

Fail 16 Oct 2015 133,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres scrubbed outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,955 miles

slight play n/s front ant roll bar ball joint

Fail 13 Oct 2014 120,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play n/s front ant roll bar ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,751 miles

1.6 only o/s/r tyre replace asap

wipers clean/replace

Fail 10 Oct 2013 106,751 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

1.6 only o/s/r tyre replace asap

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake binding

rear brake discs ridged/rusty

wipers clean/replace

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,849 miles

low smoke emissions

Pass 22 May 2008 29,904 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 VRO 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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

WR05 VRO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is WR05 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 VRO 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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