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AY55 YZR

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,470 mi
Last recorded181,470 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 181,470 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 181,470 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 178,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 175,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 165,819 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 154,204 miles

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 rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 144,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 131,436 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2011 118,690 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 118,690 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 117,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 105,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,615 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,641 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both front discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,641 miles

both front discs worn

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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AY55 YZR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY55 YZR, 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 AY55 YZR registered?

AY55 YZR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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