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FG06 YKS

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,574 mi
Last recorded85,574 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 YKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 85,574 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside shock towers inner wings slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside suspension units slightly corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside shock towers inner wings slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside suspension units slightly corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,906 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,912 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Nov 2018 70,912 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,396 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm but worn lower on outer edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,396 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm but worn lower on outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,612 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low tread(under 3mm)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,170 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,166 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 34,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/f side light very dim

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,424 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,083 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 23,063 miles

Nearside 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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FG06 YKS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG06 YKS, 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 FG06 YKS registered?

FG06 YKS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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