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YB05 DNX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 DNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension pot (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox oil seal ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 70,078 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,103 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 67,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,343 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 50,343 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,246 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,949 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,370 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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YB05 DNX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB05 DNX, 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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YB05 DNX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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