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YC05 PZX

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted and scorn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

lower front valance missing and damage to underside,radiator in secure

Fail 6 Aug 2019 92,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted and scorn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower front valance missing and damage to underside,radiator in secure

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,146 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,140 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark warning lamp on (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Due to major leak n/s front/disc contaminated with fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,190 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,659 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 48,658 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,953 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,496 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 31,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,673 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,107 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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YC05 PZX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC05 PZX, 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 YC05 PZX registered?

YC05 PZX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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