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SP05 YYM

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 121,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking both (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,571 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 118,592 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Offside Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 118,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

dampness around both rear suspension units, not leaking

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,580 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 108,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,784 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear accident damage

slight oil leak steering rack area

Fail 7 Sep 2012 87,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel trim insecure

offside rear accident damage

slight oil leak steering rack area

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,841 miles

Nearside rear fog light lens cracked

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Slight noise from both rear wheels - possible wheel bearings

Slight wear in Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Fail 13 Sep 2011 77,796 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads appear to be nearing wear limit

Nearside rear fog light lens cracked

Offside front tyre very near legal limit

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Slight noise from both rear wheels - possible wheel bearings

Slight wear in Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,966 miles

Both handbrake cables splitting

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link worn

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Screw in Nearside rear tyre tread

Slight buckle on Nearside front inner wheel rim

Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both handbrake cables splitting

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link worn

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside handbrake low reading

Screw in Nearside rear tyre tread

Slight buckle on Nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,314 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,314 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,344 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,344 miles

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

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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SP05 YYM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 SP05 YYM, 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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SP05 YYM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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