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YD55 XVW

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,571 mi
Last recorded129,571 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 XVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 129,571 miles

Passenger wing mirror taped on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 129,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger wing mirror taped on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,123 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 103,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,654 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,654 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,469 miles

2 suspension pipes at rear rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2014 61,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

2 suspension pipes at rear rusty

engine oil level very low

one n/s/r side light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,046 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 41,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,607 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 24,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

airbag lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,697 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,104 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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YD55 XVW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

YD55 XVW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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