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YC06 CYO

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,585 mi
Last recorded148,585 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 CYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,585 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 147,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 145,818 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 145,818 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

offside front brake slightly grabbing

offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

Fail 12 Apr 2016 128,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

offside front brake slightly grabbing

offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,682 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,701 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 25 Apr 2014 106,701 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,510 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,913 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 84,913 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs are pitted and worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,687 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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YC06 CYO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC06 CYO, 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 CYO registered?

YC06 CYO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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