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YD06 SXY

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 SXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 82,934 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 79,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 79,502 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake lever travel

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 72,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 68,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,533 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 65,533 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 62,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 58,610 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 54,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,359 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres on 3-4mm remain

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 SXY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SXY, 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 YD06 SXY registered?

YD06 SXY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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