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YR55 BZB

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,103 mi
Last recorded114,103 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 BZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 114,103 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 114,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 98,113 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread and has damaged sidewall

O/s/f outer cv gaitor poor, appears incorrect for vehicle.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 98,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

N/S/F tyre low on tread and has damaged sidewall

O/s/f outer cv gaitor poor, appears incorrect for vehicle.

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 BZB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZB, 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 YR55 BZB registered?

YR55 BZB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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