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YB55 PFA

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,485 mi
Last recorded143,485 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 PFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 143,485 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 142,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 142,785 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 141,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 139,640 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 139,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 133,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,999 miles

Nearside rear suspension ram is damp with fluid

Fail 25 Feb 2015 122,999 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear suspension ram is damp with fluid

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 116,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 109,957 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,400 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,262 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,430 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,430 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

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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YB55 PFA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB55 PFA, 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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YB55 PFA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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