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YH56 FDU

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,173 mi
Last recorded166,173 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 FDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 166,173 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 4 May 2021 166,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 May 2020 157,250 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 157,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,315 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear small amount of oil mist arround suspension belows

Fail 25 Apr 2019 149,315 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear small amount of oil mist arround suspension belows

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 105,845 miles

nsr Fluid suspension accumulator slight dampness

Pass 13 May 2017 131,940 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 131,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking both sides and centre unit (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,269 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 128,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,272 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 80,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,453 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,095 miles

all brake discs are worn

both front suspension legs have a very slight

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,622 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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YH56 FDU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YH56 FDU, 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 YH56 FDU registered?

YH56 FDU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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