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YG05 PVY

2005 Citroen C5

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 PVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r hydraulic chamber slightly damp

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,918 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,371 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,853 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 70,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,554 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,196 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,056 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,428 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,688 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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YG05 PVY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PVY, 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 YG05 PVY registered?

YG05 PVY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is YG05 PVY safe to buy?

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