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YM05 UZC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,095 mi
Last recorded132,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 UZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 132,095 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fluid pipe cut open (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,201 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,814 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 69,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,816 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 46,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear calipers in close contact with discs

Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,263 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 39,263 miles

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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YM05 UZC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YM05 UZC, 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 YM05 UZC registered?

YM05 UZC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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