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YC05 EET

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,713 mi
Last recorded102,713 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 EET
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,460 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 102,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,387 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,835 miles

Oil/fluid stains around fuel tank area

Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil/fluid stains around fuel tank area

Pass 3 May 2017 89,634 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 89,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,811 miles

Both front suspension legs=Misting of oil

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall-Damage (no canvas visible)

Nearside Front Tyre tread-Getting low, Legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front Headlamp-Damaged (but secure)

Rear Fluid leak (not dripping)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,811 miles

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

Both front suspension legs=Misting of oil

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall-Damage (no canvas visible)

Nearside Front Tyre tread-Getting low, Legal limit 1.6mm

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

Offside Front Headlamp-Damaged (but secure)

Rear Fluid leak (not dripping)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,594 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot leeking

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 1 May 2014 76,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 76,802 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 70,937 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 70,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

nearside outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside cv joint boot clip leaking slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside cv joint boot clip leaking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,245 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,988 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,163 miles

NSF fluid suspension unit has light misting of oil

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF fluid suspension unit has light misting of oil

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 32,160 miles

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

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

NSF fluid suspension unit has light misting of oil

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF fluid suspension unit has light misting of oil

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

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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YC05 EET is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YC05 EET, 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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YC05 EET is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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