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PL06 YHD

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,791 mi
Last recorded131,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 YHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 131,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage also on the pipe near the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear the suspension unit gaiter is deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2020 126,399 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover slight hole in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage also on the pipe near the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear the suspension unit gaiter is deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 121,359 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 121,353 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,798 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 108,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,717 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,877 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,071 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 89,978 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,062 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 80,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,692 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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PL06 YHD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PL06 YHD, 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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PL06 YHD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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