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WV05 AFO

2005 Citroen C5

Maroon Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,200 mi
Last recorded56,200 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 AFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 56,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 45,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,232 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,113 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,549 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,955 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,969 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 14,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in o/s inner steering joint.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,090 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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WV05 AFO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Maroon with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WV05 AFO, 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 WV05 AFO registered?

WV05 AFO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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