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NU56 YYD

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,022 mi
Last recorded140,022 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 140,022 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 140,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 21 Oct 2015 134,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 114,428 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 114,428 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,542 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake disk's corroding

exhaust system corroding

slight leak both front suspension unit's

Fail 13 Dec 2012 102,428 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake disk's corroding

exhaust system corroding

slight leak both front suspension unit's

Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,819 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 85,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,955 miles

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

Please note rear O/S and N/S bump stops are missing.

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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NU56 YYD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU56 YYD, 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 NU56 YYD registered?

NU56 YYD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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