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YE05 ZZV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 ZZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 84,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,314 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,997 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,231 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,138 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 54,138 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,467 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 40,464 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,654 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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YE05 ZZV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YE05 ZZV, 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 YE05 ZZV registered?

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

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