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WU55 XML

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,226 mi
Last recorded126,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,226 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 117,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid suspension unit (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid suspension unit (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 117,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid suspension unit (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid suspension unit (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,822 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,497 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,497 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,115 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Possible incorect front brake discs &/or pads fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2010 68,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 59,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,252 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 XML 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 66.7%.

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 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 XML, 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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WU55 XML is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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