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WR55 CHV

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,001 mi
Last recorded203,001 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 CHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 203,001 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 184,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 165,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV HOLDER ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,269 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 126,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,030 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s parking brake cable sticking slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s parking brake cable sticking slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,592 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 88,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 72,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres are slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,589 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 60,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,013 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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WR55 CHV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR55 CHV, 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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WR55 CHV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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