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WV05 ZYG

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 ZYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,100 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 86,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,901 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 74,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,374 miles

n/s/f outer cv gator slight hole

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,096 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv gator has a pinhole

slight leak from power steering hose n/s/f

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,377 miles

No emission result detected.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 49,295 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

No emission result detected.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,251 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,246 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,961 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,940 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,694 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 ZYG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WV05 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

WV05 ZYG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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