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YF05 TYG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,495 mi
Last recorded141,495 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 TYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 141,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 136,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 127,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,275 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear spacing incorrect (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm marked with chalk section of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,577 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,416 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,685 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 110,685 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly.

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 103,171 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly.

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,992 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise n/s/f brake air deflector adrift

Fail 2 Jun 2008 34,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise n/s/f brake air deflector adrift

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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YF05 TYG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YF05 TYG, 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 YF05 TYG registered?

YF05 TYG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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