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AD05 DYY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,149 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 140,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 130,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 125,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,659 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,970 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,287 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,813 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,762 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear discs partly corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 75,762 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear discs partly corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,992 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front brake discs partly worn.

both rear brake calipers close to rear brake discs.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,391 miles

CORROSION BUILDING UP ON THE REAR OF THE CALLIPERS, CAUSING NOISEY BRAKES. REQUIRES INVESTIGATION

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,933 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside rear brake caliper close to brake discs.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,225 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

offside rear- tread wearing 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
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AD05 DYY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD05 DYY, 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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AD05 DYY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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