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YR55 AVM

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,935 miles

Both front strut units slightly damp.

Offside Rear sphere piston boot split.

Offside front outer brake pad 50% more worn than the Nearside front outer pad.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 74,935 miles

Both front strut units slightly damp.

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

Offside Rear sphere piston boot split.

Offside front outer brake pad 50% more worn than the Nearside front outer pad.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,851 miles

Offside Front top shock absorber mounting has slight roughness

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test !!!

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer jets weak operation

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,386 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front shock absorbers slightly damp with fliud

both rear brake disc's deteriorated on inner edges

both rear tyres worn to legal limits

nearside rear suspension unit ram rubber dust cover split

Fail 6 Aug 2013 63,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front shock absorbers slightly damp with fliud

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake disc's deteriorated on inner edges

both rear tyres worn to legal limits

nearside rear suspension unit ram rubber dust cover split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,530 miles

both rear brake disc's slightly deteriorated

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,362 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2010 48,735 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 42,126 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 36,949 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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YR55 AVM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR55 AVM, 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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YR55 AVM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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