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HJ56 YCE

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,688 mi
Last recorded116,688 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,688 miles

Tail gate struts weak

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2025 116,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tail gate struts weak

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,255 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly on inner & outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,009 miles

Damage to rear bumper ( n/s corner )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tail gate hinge springs weak

Fail 2 Jan 2024 103,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Damage to rear bumper ( n/s corner )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tail gate hinge springs weak

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2021 88,770 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,451 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2020 85,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2019 77,971 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,573 miles

rear o/s tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2017 43,571 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,629 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 25,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,526 miles

front tyres staring to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,166 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 21,166 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,853 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to deform

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,584 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,065 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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HJ56 YCE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HJ56 YCE, 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 HJ56 YCE registered?

HJ56 YCE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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