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FY05 YTO

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,035 mi
Last recorded144,035 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,035 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 144,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 137,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,241 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 119,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leg breather burst (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 104,360 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,625 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,655 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2015 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,427 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,856 miles

exhaustt corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 50,227 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 50,227 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 38,492 miles

Front discs are slightly scored

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,492 miles

Front discs are slightly scored

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,892 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,283 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

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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FY05 YTO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FY05 YTO, 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 FY05 YTO registered?

FY05 YTO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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