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SY06 YBE

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,970 mi
Last recorded163,970 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 YBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 163,970 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 159,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 154,506 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,179 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,140 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 47,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 32,288 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 32,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SY06 YBE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SY06 YBE, 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 SY06 YBE registered?

SY06 YBE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is SY06 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 YBE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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