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YA05 HLC

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,700 miles

Front both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Offside Front brake disc has corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 119,451 miles

condition of front bumper poor

n/s power steering pipe under engine starting to weap

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s power steering pipe under engine weaping BORDERLINE

o/s/f brake disc corroded in face

slight wear outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2021 119,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

condition of front bumper poor

n/s power steering pipe under engine starting to weap

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s power steering pipe under engine weaping BORDERLINE

o/s/f brake disc corroded in face

slight wear outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,729 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 109,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,883 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 99,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,662 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil around rear suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 64,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil around rear suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,873 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 56,873 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,698 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

both pakking brake cables bunched up at guides

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,201 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 40,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front wipers smearing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front wipers smearing

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 HLC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA05 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

YA05 HLC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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