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CE56 YPX

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,837 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 101,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,984 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,984 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,337 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 94,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,505 miles

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

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

plastic covers and under trays obscuring some components.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 90,505 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers and under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,965 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight play in bushes/bearings.

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

plastic covers and under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,834 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,022 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 29,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,074 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 22,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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CE56 YPX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CE56 YPX, 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 CE56 YPX registered?

CE56 YPX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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