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YC06 BZU

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 BZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 114,301 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 114,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,539 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,902 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 70,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,306 miles

Outer casings cracked on hand brake cables

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,992 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,243 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC06 BZU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC06 BZU, 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 YC06 BZU registered?

YC06 BZU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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