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WG06 YBX

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,228 mi
Last recorded229,228 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 YBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 229,228 miles

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

handbrake lever realease button missing

nearside front fog light not working

rear windscreen wiper not working

Fail 9 Aug 2011 229,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever realease button missing

nearside front fog light not working

rear windscreen wiper not working

Pass 12 Aug 2010 171,568 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 171,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 126,147 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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WG06 YBX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG06 YBX, 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 WG06 YBX registered?

WG06 YBX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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