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YG05 LZD

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,580 mi
Last recorded113,580 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 LZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 113,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 113,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,206 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,206 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 27 Apr 2017 80,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,347 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,953 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,840 miles

possible power fluid leak from n/s/f

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,793 miles

small leak from o/s/r suspension leveler

Pass 11 May 2009 57,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG05 LZD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG05 LZD, 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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YG05 LZD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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