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YR05 YZC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,353 mi
Last recorded67,353 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 67,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 67,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 63,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,146 miles

slight movement in steering column at wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres different size to the rears

rear brakes squeeling when applied

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

n/s/r brake binding slightly and o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded outer face on edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,541 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

n/s/r brake binding slightly and o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded outer face on edge

service brake performance fail o/s/r slightly low on performance possibly requires clean and grease rear pads creak from o/s/r when brake appied

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,542 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 37,542 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(advise) o/s/r tyre nail embeded in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 33,099 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,578 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 YZC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

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

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