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YD55 JBY

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,911 mi
Last recorded105,911 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 JBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 105,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 105,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,201 miles

brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel

Fail 27 Mar 2017 99,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight misting of oil

engine under tray loose

Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight misting of oil

engine under tray loose

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,319 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,319 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 87,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,641 miles

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

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

all brake discs quite worn

front tyres are extra load construction , rear tyres are standard load

handbrake cable casings have split

o/s headlight has one mounting screw working loose

oil above maximum level

rear brake application slightly uneven ( n/s builds faster than o/s )

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,376 miles

slight leak on both front suspention struts

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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YD55 JBY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD55 JBY, 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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YD55 JBY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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