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YY55 DFC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,416 mi
Last recorded141,416 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 141,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 141,416 miles

Offside Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 137,229 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 2 May 2014 137,204 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2013 129,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 129,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 118,540 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 118,540 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise slight wear to front disc brakes

Fail 5 Nov 2010 102,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise slight wear to front disc brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 96,768 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 96,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 69,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,628 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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YY55 DFC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY55 DFC, 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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YY55 DFC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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