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KS06 YGE

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,301 mi
Last recorded102,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,301 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 102,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,363 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2024 101,363 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,836 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,241 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,704 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,562 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 79,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 79,942 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 69,595 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 69,595 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,243 miles

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

small cu on o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2015 53,243 miles

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

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

small cu on o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear suspension unit small oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate detiorating

offside rear suspension unit slight weep

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,227 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,227 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,795 miles

Insulation of both handbrake cables split.

N/s/f brake starting to bind.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2011 31,795 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Insulation of both handbrake cables split.

N/s/f brake starting to bind.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2011 31,745 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Insulation of both handbrake cables split.

N/s/f brake starting to bind.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake discs blackened and corroding.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,755 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 27,755 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,775 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)

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 YGE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KS06 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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What year was KS06 YGE registered?

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

Is KS06 YGE safe to buy?

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