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RJ06 YFU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,765 mi
Last recorded137,765 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 YFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 137,765 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 137,765 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 131,541 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 131,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 126,225 miles

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

slight freeplay in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,719 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 125,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,068 miles

Rear beam creaking during movement

Slight misting nearside front suspensionleg

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,044 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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RJ06 YFU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ06 YFU, 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 RJ06 YFU registered?

RJ06 YFU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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