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YS55 JHH

2005 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,169 mi
Last recorded71,169 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 JHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 71,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,343 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,177 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,406 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deterated

Offside Front outer cv boot slightly deterated

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,807 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,597 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 47,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,251 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,768 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 40,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,984 miles

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2012 37,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,429 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 24 Jan 2011 36,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 30,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,894 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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YS55 JHH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol 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 YS55 JHH, 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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YS55 JHH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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