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WU05 UAV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,866 mi
Last recorded167,866 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 167,866 miles

both rear indicator bulbs started to loose colour

half of o/s outer door sill trim missing

n/s/f pad warning wire broken

tyre wear o/s/f

Pass 6 May 2011 160,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 141,839 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 141,839 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 98,008 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing and lipped

o/s/r indicator bulb starting to go white in colour

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,402 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 67,554 miles

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

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 UAV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

WU05 UAV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 UAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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