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GY06 YSE

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,286 mi
Last recorded123,286 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 YSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 123,286 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 122,538 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,306 miles

Offside rear tyre worn down to limit markers 215/55R16W

Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear tyre worn down to limit markers 215/55R16W

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,226 miles

Front number plate broken

Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate broken

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,799 miles

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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GY06 YSE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY06 YSE, 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 GY06 YSE registered?

GY06 YSE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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