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YA05 AKG

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,459 mi
Last recorded114,459 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 AKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre getting close to wear bars

Fail 21 Sep 2017 114,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre getting close to wear bars

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,433 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,813 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 103,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 100,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,156 miles

OBD indicating braking fault.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,826 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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YA05 AKG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA05 AKG, 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 YA05 AKG registered?

YA05 AKG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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