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YL55 SYC

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 SYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2016 121,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,727 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)

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,254 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,377 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,756 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,253 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,788 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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YL55 SYC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL55 SYC, 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 YL55 SYC registered?

YL55 SYC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is YL55 SYC safe to buy?

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