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WV55 LZB

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 LZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock whilst moving (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rev counter needle missing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 106,009 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock whilst moving (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

rev counter needle missing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,115 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 99,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,154 miles

All inner brake pads unable to assess

All under panels in place

Front Lower wishbone p bushes ageing

Front handbrake cable outers cracked

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

All inner brake pads unable to assess

All under panels in place

Front Lower wishbone p bushes ageing

Front handbrake cable outers cracked

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,052 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,052 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,528 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 45,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,067 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low.

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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WV55 LZB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 WV55 LZB, 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 WV55 LZB registered?

WV55 LZB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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