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YG05 ZZU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,331 mi
Last recorded137,331 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 ZZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,331 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 137,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,613 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,557 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 94,525 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,894 miles

outer parking brake cables bunched up at guide /wheel end

Fail 18 Mar 2011 77,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

outer parking brake cables bunched up at guide /wheel end

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,114 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,110 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,456 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 ZZU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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