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YD06 JGW

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,717 mi
Last recorded61,717 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 JGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,591 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2023 58,591 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,564 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Aug 2022 56,564 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front parking brake low effort

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jul 2021 54,758 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,600 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,372 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,345 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit is damp

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit is damp

Fail 1 Apr 2017 42,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit is damp

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit is damp

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,575 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,768 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,341 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,664 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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YD06 JGW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YD06 JGW, 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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YD06 JGW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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