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YS05 LDL

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,048 mi
Last recorded178,048 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 LDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 178,048 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 177,836 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre on legal limit and needs replacing

offside rear tyre worn on edges

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

slight play noted in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 26 Jun 2012 174,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 160,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 145,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 123,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 121,024 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 119,709 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 110,624 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 110,624 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YS05 LDL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS05 LDL, 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 YS05 LDL registered?

YS05 LDL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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