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YD05 DZC

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 DZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,093 miles

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Rear corner body damage

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high presure hose (2.3.3b)

battery cover fitted

boot loaded

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

noise from the engine

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 115,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Rear corner body damage

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high presure hose (2.3.3b)

battery cover fitted

boot loaded

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

noise from the engine

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,108 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 102,090 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise cambelt on age

Fail 16 Dec 2014 90,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise cambelt on age

Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Lamp damaged(not showing white light to rear)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,049 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,216 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 55,199 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,647 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,079 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 DZC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

YD05 DZC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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