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YY05 XBO

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,047 mi
Last recorded141,047 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 XBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,047 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 141,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 138,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 138,190 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 122,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,887 miles

Nearside front brake ABS / pad wear sensor wire is broken

Nearside front brake wind deflector is missing

Offside front parking brake effort is low compared to nearside front

Offside front side repeater lens is incomplete

Fail 20 Jun 2011 104,887 miles

Nearside front brake ABS / pad wear sensor wire is broken

Nearside front brake wind deflector is missing

Offside front parking brake effort is low compared to nearside front

Offside front side repeater lens is incomplete

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,302 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 95,086 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,979 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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YY05 XBO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XBO, 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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YY05 XBO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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