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YM06 BYN

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,571 mi
Last recorded111,571 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 BYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 111,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,944 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 90,544 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 90,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 64,280 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 40,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 40,703 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 12 May 2011 28,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,219 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outside

slight side to side play in n/s/f wheel

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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YM06 BYN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM06 BYN, 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 YM06 BYN registered?

YM06 BYN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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