MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake only just met requirements
oil cap was not fitted relocated int noise in engine area
tyres perishing
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU05 BYZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 VU05 BYZ, 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 VU05 BYZ registered?
VU05 BYZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is VU05 BYZ safe to buy?
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