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DG55 YCC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,517 mi
Last recorded86,517 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 86,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,332 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 78,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 78,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,703 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 27,703 miles

Nearside 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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DG55 YCC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG55 YCC, 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 DG55 YCC registered?

DG55 YCC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DG55 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 YCC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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