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YH55 LYR

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,643 mi
Last recorded102,643 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,716 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,062 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,916 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,076 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 65,076 miles

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

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

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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YH55 LYR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH55 LYR, 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 YH55 LYR registered?

YH55 LYR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is YH55 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 LYR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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