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YS05 XWX

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 XWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,357 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 109,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,627 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Oct 2016 82,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,589 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,252 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,833 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,906 miles

n side rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,906 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)

n side rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,731 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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YS05 XWX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

YS05 XWX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is YS05 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 XWX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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