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YH05 EKY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,732 mi
Last recorded116,732 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,732 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,573 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,575 miles

both front brakes binding slightly (o/s worse) , n/s/f brake wear sensor wire broken , both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split , both rear wheel arches dented

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,482 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 58,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,407 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,750 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 31,750 miles

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

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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YH05 EKY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH05 EKY, 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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YH05 EKY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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