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YE05 UXP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,210 mi
Last recorded164,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 UXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 164,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,187 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 15,187 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 137,627 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 137,585 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 122,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f box section damaged

o/s/f bumper loose

Fail 18 Jun 2011 122,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

b/pad low n/s/f

chip in screen

chuff on engine tick over

e.m.l. on dash

h/brake outer casings snapped on cables

n/s/f box section damaged

n/s/r and o/s/f treads getting low

o/s/f bumper loose

oil low,oil leak on engine

overdue service

rear indicators and o/s/f repeater pale

Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,785 miles

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

Oil leak

both handbrake cable casings snapped

e.m.l. on dash

n/s/r bearing noisey

noise on engine

o/s/r belt twisted

oil level down

slight blow on turbo,front joint

Fail 22 Jun 2010 110,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cable casings snapped

e.m.l. on dash

n/s/r bearing noisey

noise on engine

o/s/r belt twisted

oil level down

slight blow on turbo,front joint

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,784 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,783 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

under shields damaged

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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YE05 UXP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YE05 UXP, 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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YE05 UXP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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