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YF55 LJZ

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,668 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 94,668 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,041 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 92,035 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,480 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 83,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,713 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 79,713 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,488 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 72,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,026 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 68,026 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,778 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,583 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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YF55 LJZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF55 LJZ, 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 YF55 LJZ registered?

YF55 LJZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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