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CE05 YCR

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,958 mi
Last recorded142,958 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 142,958 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cables worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2013 123,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelts recoil slow

both headlamp beam images weak

n/s/r body damage

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 123,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelts recoil slow

both headlamp beam images weak

n/s/r body damage

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,075 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness at power steering hosses

front brake discs worn

o/s/f seat belt recoil slow

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 9 Mar 2012 110,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f seat belt recoil slow

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness at power steering hosses

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

long travel on h/brake lever

slight corrosion all brake discs

slight corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 14 Mar 2011 96,867 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

long travel on h/brake lever

slight corrosion all brake discs

slight corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,185 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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CE05 YCR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE05 YCR, 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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CE05 YCR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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