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Y56 XRP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 XRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,650 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 74,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 68,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,819 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 61,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,776 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 56,776 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,721 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 46,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 46,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 46,525 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 46,094 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,539 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,829 miles

wiper blades smeary

Pass 22 May 2013 44,281 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,855 miles

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

n/s/f brake cooling duct missing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,864 miles

advise cut in sidewall of N/S front tyre NO cord showing

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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Y56 XRP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y56 XRP, 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 Y56 XRP registered?

Y56 XRP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is Y56 XRP safe to buy?

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