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YR55 XOV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

248,568 mi
Last recorded248,568 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 248,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 238,776 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 238,649 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 237,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 228,558 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 228,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 219,758 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 210,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 200,666 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 185,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 175,218 miles

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

rear brake discs need an inspection on inside

Pass 6 Nov 2009 163,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 128,368 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 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

YR55 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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