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WU05 HZF

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,814 mi
Last recorded125,814 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,814 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,328 miles

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Fail 8 Apr 2015 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,398 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front handbrake cable external sleeves/casings deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,775 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 50,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,868 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,817 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills & undertrays fitted

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 HZF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WU05 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

WU05 HZF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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