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WU55 WFN

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

229,049 mi
Last recorded229,049 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 WFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 229,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,487 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 123,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,373 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 104,120 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,980 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 94,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,978 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 87,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,517 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,684 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,850 miles

bonnet catch broken

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,446 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 WFN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WU55 WFN, 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 WFN registered?

WU55 WFN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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