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WU05 WVO

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,131 mi
Last recorded89,131 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 78,364 miles

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

Oil leak power steering pipe slight weep ()

Fail 24 May 2017 78,364 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak power steering pipe slight weep ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,972 miles

plastic over sills

plastic under covers covering floor/chassis

Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic over sills

plastic under covers covering floor/chassis

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,773 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,105 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,015 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,680 miles

emissions too clean to obtain readout

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,621 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
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WU05 WVO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

WU05 WVO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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