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YR55 VOJ

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,627 mi
Last recorded140,627 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 140,627 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 140,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 138,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,729 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 135,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 132,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 129,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light inop

Pass 20 Feb 2018 120,237 miles

Nearside Rear hydraulic suspension unit damp

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,769 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 116,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 115,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 112,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,048 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 107,047 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,509 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 71,060 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 71,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VOJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ registered?

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

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