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YM05 WFS

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,637 mi
Last recorded96,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 WFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,637 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,968 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,397 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 71,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 52,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,441 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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YM05 WFS is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

YM05 WFS is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is YM05 WFS safe to buy?

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