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CA05 YZU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,329 mi
Last recorded183,329 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 183,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 183,328 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction rear view mirror object hanging down (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 178,381 miles

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened routed wrong (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2017 178,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened routed wrong (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 169,522 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 169,517 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 163,706 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 163,600 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 159,392 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 159,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 150,374 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 129,381 miles

Both front tyre treads close to limit

Fail 29 May 2012 129,381 miles

Both front tyre treads close to limit

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 107,668 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 80,969 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,004 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,004 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,521 miles

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

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 YZU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CA05 YZU, 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 CA05 YZU registered?

CA05 YZU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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