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YC55 BGZ

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,312 mi
Last recorded131,312 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 BGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 131,312 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 130,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,652 miles

eml on

n/s of windscreen cracked

slight oil leak from o/s/f suspension area

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,900 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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YC55 BGZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YC55 BGZ, 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 YC55 BGZ registered?

YC55 BGZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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