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DY55 XDL

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,346 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,556 miles

offside front hand brake cable outer sleve worn,engine check light on.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 107,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front hand brake cable outer sleve worn,engine check light on.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,795 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 87,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,035 miles

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

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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DY55 XDL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DY55 XDL, 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 DY55 XDL registered?

DY55 XDL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is DY55 XDL safe to buy?

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