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EK05 YVU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,940 mi
Last recorded157,940 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 157,940 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 157,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 143,177 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,432 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,100 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 112,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,031 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,457 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,457 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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EK05 YVU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK05 YVU, 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 EK05 YVU registered?

EK05 YVU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 YVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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