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YF05 XCW

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,659 mi
Last recorded82,659 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 82,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,930 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,942 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 45,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,998 miles

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

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

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 XCW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 XCW registered?

YF05 XCW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is YF05 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 XCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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