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GY56 YGE

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,692 mi
Last recorded171,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 171,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 171,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 168,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 164,801 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 163,965 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 163,965 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 162,314 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 162,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 160,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 154,086 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 154,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 142,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 133,618 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 120,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn slightly

front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,533 miles

both front tyre depths getting low

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

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 YGE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GY56 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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