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YG56 SKN

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,109 mi
Last recorded183,109 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 SKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 183,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 170,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 161,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 158,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 158,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 155,876 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 153,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,978 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 115,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,224 miles

nearside front tyre has 2.5mm of tread

Fail 23 Feb 2016 102,224 miles

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

nearside front tyre has 2.5mm of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,228 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 90,909 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,540 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,540 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2010 56,442 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,572 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 SKN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 YG56 SKN, 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 SKN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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