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YF55 WSU

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,188 mi
Last recorded180,188 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 180,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 159,099 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 159,052 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 141,519 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 123,775 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 105,196 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 86,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,148 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,148 miles

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

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 WSU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF55 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

YF55 WSU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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