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WG55 YDP

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,822 mi
Last recorded59,822 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,822 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 59,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,736 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,699 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,481 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 52,461 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,743 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,733 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,497 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 43,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,005 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,864 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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WG55 YDP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG55 YDP, 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 WG55 YDP registered?

WG55 YDP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is WG55 YDP safe to buy?

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