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WU05 HXL

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,797 mi
Last recorded142,797 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,797 miles

slight play steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2015 142,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,417 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 124,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,056 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,182 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,333 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,047 miles

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

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

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

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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WU05 HXL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU05 HXL, 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

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What year was WU05 HXL registered?

WU05 HXL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is WU05 HXL safe to buy?

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