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YT19 SMS

2019 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,762 mi
Last recorded68,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 Citroen C532,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT19 SMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,762 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 68,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,065 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 43,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 32,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges close to minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 24,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges close to minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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YT19 SMS is a 2019 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 32,080 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 YT19 SMS, 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 7 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YT19 SMS registered?

YT19 SMS is a 2019 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 July 2019.

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