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WU55 UCS

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 UCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,754 miles

front brake slightly out balance

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,485 miles

slight play to o/s front link ends

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,641 miles

inner rear pads worn low / rear caliper mountings corroded

o/s front disc pitted

slight ware in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

surface rust on rear discs

Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,641 miles

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

inner rear pads worn low / rear caliper mountings corroded

o/s front disc pitted

slight ware in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,137 miles

n/s rear tyre worn low on 2mm

nail in o/s rear tyre

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 UCS is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

WU55 UCS is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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