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AK56 YTV

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

152,054 mi
Last recorded152,054 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 152,054 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper is adrift (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre is fouling inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside door mirror glass is broken

Oil leak engine area ()

Central Rear seat belt stalk is missing seat belt not tested

Pass 26 Feb 2016 142,443 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2016 142,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2015 129,472 miles

Front shock absorbers damp

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear suspension noisy

Fail 31 Jan 2015 129,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front shock absorbers damp

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear suspension noisy

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,940 miles

Front bumper damaged

Handbrake travel long

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)

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

Slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 113,940 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Handbrake travel long

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)

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

Slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,165 miles

suspension low

Fail 7 Dec 2012 100,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

suspension low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,124 miles

Noise on engine

Rear suspension noisy and stiff

Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre soft

Noise on engine

Rear suspension noisy and stiff

Slight buldge in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,770 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 65,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

front discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,211 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,211 miles

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

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

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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AK56 YTV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,678 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 AK56 YTV, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK56 YTV registered?

AK56 YTV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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