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N9 YHN

2005 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,270 mi
Last recorded161,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 YHN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 161,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under neath heavily underselad

Pass 5 Mar 2026 115,053 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,901 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 111,856 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 107,519 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted, no blip test

Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 100,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2022 139,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 133,735 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 123,651 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,969 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 102,968 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 52,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2016 39,811 miles

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

How Reliable is the Citroen DS5?

Based on 61,361 MOT tests across 5,141 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
7,217
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
5,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 640
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 407
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N9 YHN is a 2005 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

The most common reason a Citroen DS5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N9 YHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N9 YHN is a 2005 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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