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KS06 YGC

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,902 mi
Last recorded179,902 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 YGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 179,902 miles

Central Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 179,902 miles

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

Central Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 177,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 175,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 171,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 168,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 163,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 155,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 141,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 141,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 111,863 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,007 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on outer shoulder

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,007 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,866 miles

2 rear tyres have uneven wear on outer shoulders

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,852 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,149 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 27,137 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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KS06 YGC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KS06 YGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS06 YGC registered?

KS06 YGC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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