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HJ55 YWY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,261 mi
Last recorded29,261 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,625 miles

front brake discs wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2015 24,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 24,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking return pipe (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 22,737 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,355 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,274 miles

ESP system fault warning light on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,826 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,259 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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HJ55 YWY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ55 YWY, 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 HJ55 YWY registered?

HJ55 YWY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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