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HY05 YAJ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,084 mi
Last recorded140,084 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 140,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 140,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 136,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 136,518 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 126,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,084 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2018 120,084 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,005 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,993 miles

CHILD SEAT ON N/S/R ADULT SEAT

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,592 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision is worn.

Front number plate damaged.

MoT presenter advised tester that HID headlight washers not fitted to this car. No obvious washer device visable.

Nearside front wheel arch liner insecure.

Nearside front wheel inner rim is dented.

Rear wiper blade is inefective.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,910 miles

all four tyres close to limit.....

n/s/r tyre tread uneven.......

wet test.....

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,147 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,155 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 43,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Pass 13 May 2010 43,687 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,377 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 30,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,386 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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HY05 YAJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY05 YAJ, 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 HY05 YAJ registered?

HY05 YAJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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