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YD05 BSA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,732 mi
Last recorded167,732 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 BSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 167,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 167,732 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 159,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 152,946 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 152,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 141,172 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 140,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,531 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 122,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,401 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,009 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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YD05 BSA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD05 BSA, 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 YD05 BSA registered?

YD05 BSA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is YD05 BSA safe to buy?

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