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YK06 UEX

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,635 mi
Last recorded163,635 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 UEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 163,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 157,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 157,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 151,016 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 151,016 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,687 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,812 miles

it has had a 2nd hand shocker fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,050 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,941 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 36,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YK06 UEX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YK06 UEX, 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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YK06 UEX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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