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GY56 YCT

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,626 mi
Last recorded68,626 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect hydraulically adjustable suspension recommend replacement or further investigation (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect small leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,540 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 58,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,049 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,847 miles

Front Both handbrake cable outers cracked and corroded. Cables free to move.

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 53,841 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb 434. (1.1.A.3b)

Front Both handbrake cable outers cracked and corroded. Cables free to move.

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb 434. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake dics corroded

front side lights came on after being tapped. now working every time.

front wipers smear slightly

near side front tyre badly worn on outer edge

some lift in near side rear susspension arm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,352 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,506 miles

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

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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GY56 YCT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY56 YCT, 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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GY56 YCT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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