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WJ06 YCL

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,319 mi
Last recorded131,319 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,319 miles

Offside Rear suspension sphere slight leak

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,758 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 116,754 miles

Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake has a slight bind

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wires are not connected

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil When suspension fully raised (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake has a slight bind

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wires are not connected

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil When suspension fully raised (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,452 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,166 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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WJ06 YCL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ06 YCL, 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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WJ06 YCL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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