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YF05 VLB

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,040 mi
Last recorded154,040 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 154,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension pipes slightley corroded

under side covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2021 153,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension pipes slightley corroded

under side covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 144,184 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 143,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 133,537 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded

Rear tyres worn to 2mm approx. (outer)

Fail 18 May 2018 133,524 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded

Rear tyres worn to 2mm approx. (outer)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,058 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 124,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,501 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,353 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 45,349 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,872 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 May 2009 36,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 29,403 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tailgate wiper blade torn

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 VLB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLB, 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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YF05 VLB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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