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YE55 ZWZ

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,086 mi
Last recorded122,086 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 ZWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 122,086 miles

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

items removed prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,053 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 112,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 108,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,707 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 91,707 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,986 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 83,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,850 miles

o/s h/brake cable outer casing split and collapsed

Fail 5 Nov 2008 52,850 miles

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

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

o/s h/brake cable outer casing split and collapsed

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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YE55 ZWZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE55 ZWZ, 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 YE55 ZWZ registered?

YE55 ZWZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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