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AY56 YUU

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,526 miles

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

Nearside front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted more than 50% (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear cracked in tread area

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

Scraping/grinding noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 28 Sep 2016 95,526 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Both rear tyres cracked in tread area

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

Nearside front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted more than 50% (3.5.1i)

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

Scraping/grinding noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,551 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,133 miles

Both front and NSR tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2014 82,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front and NSR tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,688 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r caliper close to disc face

o/s/r disc face has reduced brake surface with rusty lip where caliper touching disc face

Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,249 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r caliper close to disc face

o/s/r disc face has reduced brake surface with rusty lip where caliper touching disc face

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear calipers started to twist towards brake discs o/s/r more than n/s/r

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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AY56 YUU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY56 YUU, 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 AY56 YUU registered?

AY56 YUU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AY56 YUU safe to buy?

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