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WU05 HXY

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,985 mi
Last recorded51,985 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 51,985 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 51,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 49,269 miles

emissions too low to gain a result

Fail 19 May 2014 49,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

emissions too low to gain a result

handbrake cable outer casing cracked allowing water ingress

mil lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 13 May 2013 43,809 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 39,028 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT FAULT LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 332,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,019 miles

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

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

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 HXY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WU05 HXY, 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 WU05 HXY registered?

WU05 HXY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is WU05 HXY safe to buy?

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