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YY05 PVW

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,992 mi
Last recorded109,992 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 PVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,200 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 99,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,514 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,514 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 88,249 miles

o/s/r suspension accumalator has slight leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 757,874 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 57,803 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 57,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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YY05 PVW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY05 PVW, 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 YY05 PVW registered?

YY05 PVW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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