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YR55 VRE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,646 mi
Last recorded125,646 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 116,519 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 106,875 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,573 miles

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

slight leak offside rear sphere

Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,557 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,407 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 88,407 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VRE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

YR55 VRE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is YR55 VRE safe to buy?

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