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YD55 LYT

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,852 mi
Last recorded95,852 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 95,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension cylinder boots split

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,553 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,553 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,226 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,042 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,841 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 39,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,927 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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YD55 LYT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YD55 LYT, 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 YD55 LYT registered?

YD55 LYT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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