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PF05 YNK

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,431 mi
Last recorded167,431 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 167,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,828 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 150,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 147,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 139,746 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 139,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking strut return (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,139 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 132,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,653 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 125,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 117,750 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 115,486 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,033 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 101,023 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,144 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PF05 YNK 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 61.9%.

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 PF05 YNK, 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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PF05 YNK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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