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YC05 LJJ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,269 mi
Last recorded150,269 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 150,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 150,268 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,905 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and suspension pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear light lenses cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r bump stop missing and o/s/r damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2017 142,225 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2017 142,225 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,525 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres tread depths at 3mm

Nearside Front sill cover loose

Offside Front Inner minor play in steering rack

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Oct 2016 128,525 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres tread depths at 3mm

Nearside Front sill cover loose

Offside Front Inner minor play in steering rack

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,009 miles

Expired tax disc on display

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside reear light lens cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2014 111,179 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside reear light lens cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads and discs worn/degrading

Nearside front service brake silghtly slow to opperate

Offside rear tyre has a cut within the tread area (no cords exposed)

Rear tyres worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads and discs worn/degrading

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

Nearside front service brake silghtly slow to opperate

Offside rear tyre has a cut within the tread area (no cords exposed)

Rear tyres worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 93,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,801 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,504 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front struts slightly damp

Fail 4 Sep 2008 56,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front struts slightly damp

engine under tray missing

osr bump stop missing

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 LJJ 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 YC05 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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