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YD06 SMH

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 SMH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,505 miles

EML on indicating Fault on System

Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Lock Tab incorrectly Fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,456 miles

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

EML on indicating Fault on System

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

Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Lock Tab incorrectly Fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working Bulb Replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,833 miles

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

engine management light active

front suspension both side has slight movement

Fail 2 Apr 2016 66,833 miles

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

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

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

engine management light active

front suspension both side has slight movement

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

both parking brake cables collapsed at wheel guide end support

both rear brake calipers beginning to become misaligned

Fail 20 Feb 2014 96,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front pads getting low

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 SMH is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD06 SMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD06 SMH registered?

YD06 SMH is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is YD06 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 SMH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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