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ALY 557A

2019 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 Citroen C532,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 557A
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 86,059 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 86,056 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,833 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Damaged/Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 74,833 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Damaged/Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,973 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 61,927 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

coolant tank empty

Pass 16 May 2022 42,282 miles

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

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

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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ALY 557A is a 2019 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2019 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 32,080 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 ALY 557A, 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 7 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALY 557A?

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What year was ALY 557A registered?

ALY 557A is a 2019 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2019.

Is ALY 557A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 557A shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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