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YP55 UVA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

328,585 mi
Last recorded328,585 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 UVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 328,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 328,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 287,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 251,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 222,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 222,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 211,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 189,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 161,145 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 132,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 132,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 103,943 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,778 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Nov 2008 95,070 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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YP55 UVA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YP55 UVA, 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 YP55 UVA registered?

YP55 UVA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 UVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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