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CX55 YFY

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,265 mi
Last recorded161,265 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 161,265 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 161,265 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine oil leak.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 146,207 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 146,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,935 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 130,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,818 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/front hand brake cable outer casing broken

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,548 miles

offside front inner track control arm slight play

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,446 miles

n/s front handbrake cable outer casing broken

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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CX55 YFY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX55 YFY, 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 CX55 YFY registered?

CX55 YFY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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