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CY06 JYJ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,562 mi
Last recorded193,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 JYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 193,562 miles

Brake cable insecure not connected (1.1.15 (c))

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension units damp

Pass 23 May 2020 182,315 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 182,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 172,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 167,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 161,897 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 116,443 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 116,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 101,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,279 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,094 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 67,094 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear indicater lamps showing white light

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,358 miles

front discs slightly worn and pitted

front wipers slightly smear w/s

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,616 miles

o/s/f brake cooling deflector broken off

slight wear on front discs

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,375 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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CY06 JYJ 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 CY06 JYJ, 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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CY06 JYJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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