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YR05 TXX

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,856 mi
Last recorded159,856 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 TXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 159,856 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2m

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge plus cracking in the tread

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 141,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,438 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 105,035 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 104,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,759 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,221 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,733 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,920 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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YR05 TXX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

YR05 TXX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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