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YR55 MXB

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,606 mi
Last recorded101,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr caliper close to rear disc

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,976 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 38,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,608 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 MXB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

YR55 MXB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 MXB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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