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FX55 YCH

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,965 mi
Last recorded122,965 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 114,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 114,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,060 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 101,060 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure all rear stalks removed for fitting of isofix attachment (5.2.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,912 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,045 miles

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Fail 12 Dec 2014 94,045 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,102 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 67,070 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,480 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,480 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,957 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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FX55 YCH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FX55 YCH, 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 FX55 YCH registered?

FX55 YCH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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