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WU05 NYA

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,746 mi
Last recorded167,746 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 167,746 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 159,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 147,643 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 147,451 miles

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

Nearside Front binding

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 147,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front binding

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 133,843 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)

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

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

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

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

eml light on dash

light unit brackets front slight damaged

nearside front wheel slight binding

rear tyres worn on edges

under trays and wheel arches slight adrift

Fail 18 Mar 2016 133,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

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

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

eml light on dash

nearside front wheel slight binding

rear tyres worn on edges

under trays and wheel arches slight adrift

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,289 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

inner rear brake discs pitted

nsr light unit cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2015 120,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

inner rear brake discs pitted

nsr light unit cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertray slightly damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,246 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,266 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 63,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,969 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 50,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,449 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,998 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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WU05 NYA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

WU05 NYA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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