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HY05 YAW

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,819 mi
Last recorded92,819 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,819 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 84,132 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 84,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 93V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,963 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 75,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R16 97W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected RETURN PIPE (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 66,089 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 65,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,778 miles

EML light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 54,778 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Strong Advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,901 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine warning lamp on in dash

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,379 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,287 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,244 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,812 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 13,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,759 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,206 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 YAW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

HY05 YAW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 YAW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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