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WV55 CXB

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,056 mi
Last recorded126,056 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 126,056 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,824 miles

EML on

Fail 28 Oct 2015 117,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16w (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished and worn smooth on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres WORN SMOOTH on edges but do not fail due to original tread design (215/55/16)

Rear tyres cracked in treads

Fail 19 Nov 2014 104,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres WORN SMOOTH on edges but do not fail due to original tread design (215/55/16)

Rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,940 miles

Engine managment light on.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Evidence of fluid on rear suspension/beam.

Front tyres worn on the inner edge.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Slight pitting on front brake discs.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,066 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,726 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,726 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,727 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,727 miles

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

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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WV55 CXB 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 60%.

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 WV55 CXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 CXB registered?

WV55 CXB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is WV55 CXB safe to buy?

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