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CA05 DYH

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 DYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,168 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,629 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,151 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,217 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,607 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)

Unable to fully check underbody and fuel/brake pipes due to fitted underbody covers.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 76,607 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully check underbody and fuel/brake pipes due to fitted underbody covers.

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,800 miles

both o/s and n/s rear calipers "creak" when footbrake applied and released.recommend have checked for cause.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,112 miles

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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CA05 DYH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CA05 DYH, 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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CA05 DYH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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