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YT05 UJE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 UJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,999 miles

offside parking brake effort is slightly low

Fail 29 Jun 2016 96,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,299 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WEARING MORE ON THE INNER EDGES

CLICKING SOUND FROM NSR OF CAR WHEN SERVICE BRAKE IS PUT ON AND LET OFF

THE NSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL

THE NSF WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 29 Jun 2015 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WEARING MORE ON THE INNER EDGES

CLICKING SOUND FROM NSR OF CAR WHEN SERVICE BRAKE IS PUT ON AND LET OFF

THE NSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL

THE NSF WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,304 miles

THE NSR TYRE WAS AT 10 PSI AND THERE IS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

THE OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS BADLY CRACKED

Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

SPARE WHEEL MAY BE FITTED TO THE OSR OF THE CAR

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE NSR TYRE WAS AT 10 PSI AND THERE IS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

THE OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS BADLY CRACKED

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 1 May 2013 68,721 miles

1 RUBBER PIPE TO THE SUSPENSION IS DAMP

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

THE ENGINE BAY UNDER TRAYS ARE DAMAGED

Pass 1 May 2013 68,721 miles

1 RUBBER PIPE TO THE SUSPENSION IS DAMP

THE ENGINE BAY UNDER TRAYS ARE DAMAGED

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 49,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,212 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 35,063 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,008 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 28,008 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YT05 UJE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YT05 UJE, 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 YT05 UJE registered?

YT05 UJE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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