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YX55 UKN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

224,180 mi
Last recorded224,180 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 UKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 224,180 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 196,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 196,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 172,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 145,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,664 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,662 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,189 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 71,189 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,555 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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YX55 UKN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX55 UKN, 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 YX55 UKN registered?

YX55 UKN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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