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YH55 YMK

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 YMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 119,419 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f (same size)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mil (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 108,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,212 miles

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,205 miles

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,144 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,136 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,781 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 76,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 65,875 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,718 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,976 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted,also slight judder.

Both rear tyres worn unevenly!

Fail 9 Jun 2010 42,976 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front discs slightly pitted,also slight judder.

Both rear tyres worn unevenly!

Both rear discs corroded!

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,483 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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YH55 YMK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

YH55 YMK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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