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YL05 LRV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,452 mi
Last recorded134,452 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 LRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 134,452 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 127,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,044 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 37,007 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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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YL05 LRV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL05 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL05 LRV?

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What year was YL05 LRV registered?

YL05 LRV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YL05 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 LRV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL05 LRV have outstanding finance?

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