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YB56 ZSW

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,637 mi
Last recorded120,637 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,637 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 120,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,123 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 111,992 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,798 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,390 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 95,346 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,444 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,882 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,214 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,214 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,238 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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YB56 ZSW is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 82,192 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 YB56 ZSW, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YB56 ZSW registered?

YB56 ZSW is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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