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WU55 UAE

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,785 mi
Last recorded110,785 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 UAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,920 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 100,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shafts constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake has slight binding

Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake has slight binding

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,040 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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 72,040 miles

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

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,246 miles

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

n/s front anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,879 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,074 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 39,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,243 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,478 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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WU55 UAE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU55 UAE, 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 WU55 UAE registered?

WU55 UAE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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