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WR05 YVG

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,274 mi
Last recorded185,274 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 185,274 miles

Note: Offside parking brake adjustment required.

Note: Under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Fail 26 May 2016 185,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note: Offside parking brake adjustment required.

Note: Under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Pass 12 May 2015 176,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 176,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 163,503 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn outter edge

nearside rear tyre slighly out of shape

offside front tyre worn outter edge

Pass 10 May 2013 152,334 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 152,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 May 2012 141,245 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 141,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 130,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 118,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 113,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 113,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f lower arm ball joint boot split

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 YVG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

WR05 YVG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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The MOT history for WR05 YVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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