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YH06 FWY

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,763 mi
Last recorded85,763 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 FWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 85,763 miles

Nearside Rear hydrolic sphere light mistng of oil

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 85,757 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play plus check inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hydrolic sphere light mistng of oil

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 79,680 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 73,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper damp, no apparent leak

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,957 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,905 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,307 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,985 miles

both front hand brake cables outer casing split

Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front hand brake cables outer casing split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,675 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 32,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,011 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YH06 FWY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH06 FWY, 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 YH06 FWY registered?

YH06 FWY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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