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YK05 WBU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,721 mi
Last recorded71,721 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 WBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,721 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 71,500 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,543 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,543 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 61,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,794 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,225 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YK05 WBU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK05 WBU, 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 YK05 WBU registered?

YK05 WBU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is YK05 WBU safe to buy?

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