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YX55 ULB

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,179 mi
Last recorded109,179 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 109,179 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 109,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side mirror missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,437 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 92,437 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened VERY RUSTY (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 86,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front cut in tyre side wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 81,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 77,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement offside front seat

Pass 31 May 2013 71,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 64,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 May 2011 55,530 miles

dampness on offside front suspension leg

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 May 2010 45,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

dampness on offside front suspension leg

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,711 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 36,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 ULB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

YX55 ULB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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