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MV55 YLG

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,455 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 86,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 86,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,085 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 82,075 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 79,805 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 79,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,161 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear suspension unit has damp patch

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has slight imbalance

parking brake has slight travel

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 74,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated damp (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake disc's corroded

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 74,036 miles

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side rear tread seperating (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated damp (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake disc's corroded

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,965 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,827 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.2.C.1c)

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated has damp patch (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front wing has damage

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wing mirror cover has damage

Offside wiper smears slightley

can't check sills fully kit fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 71,805 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.2.C.1c)

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated has damp patch (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front wing has damage

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wing mirror cover has damage

Offside wiper smears slightley

can't check sills fully kit fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,364 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,579 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,557 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,031 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 60,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,222 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 53,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,756 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,756 miles

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

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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MV55 YLG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MV55 YLG, 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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MV55 YLG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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