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YG56 HZJ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,200 mi
Last recorded177,200 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 HZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 177,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 169,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 156,699 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 156,698 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector seal (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 148,817 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 148,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,318 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 138,318 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 130,222 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 130,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 128,835 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 123,971 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,935 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread

Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread

Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,716 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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YG56 HZJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YG56 HZJ, 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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YG56 HZJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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