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SD55 YJW

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,052 mi
Last recorded94,052 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,052 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front O/S + N/S (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 62,454 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front O/S + N/S (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,368 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 55,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,920 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,478 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,205 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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SD55 YJW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD55 YJW, 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 SD55 YJW registered?

SD55 YJW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SD55 YJW safe to buy?

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