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YR05 HNJ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,077 mi
Last recorded94,077 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 HNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 94,077 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level slightly low

leaking around turbo area

Fail 10 Mar 2014 81,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level slightly low

leaking around turbo area

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,696 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,272 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r indicator slightly pale

n/s/r tyre cracked outter wall unable to see cords

o/s/f side repeater slightly pale

Fail 14 Mar 2011 59,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,096 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR05 HNJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR05 HNJ, 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 YR05 HNJ registered?

YR05 HNJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YR05 HNJ safe to buy?

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