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YH56 VTV

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,073 mi
Last recorded123,073 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 VTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 123,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a very small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp is dim

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and outer (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and outer (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

all four tyres are slightly cracking

the abs warning lamp came on and went off

the front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,803 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,801 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,838 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,801 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,032 miles

o/s/r suspension unit dammp

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r suspension unit dammp

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,425 miles

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

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 VTV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH56 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

YH56 VTV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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