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YH55 ORU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,416 mi
Last recorded121,416 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ORU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 121,416 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,240 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 81,240 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,989 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,517 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 62,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,634 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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YH55 ORU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH55 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

YH55 ORU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 ORU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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