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YM06 JEJ

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,214 mi
Last recorded112,214 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 JEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,214 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattling rear

Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,214 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattling rear

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,894 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling rear

Fail 10 Jul 2018 105,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield rattling rear

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,704 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,446 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,446 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,104 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s/r door outer trim missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,082 miles

Both front tyres perrished

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres perrished

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,790 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 73,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,807 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,821 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in screen

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,146 miles

chip in screen

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 JEJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YM06 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

YM06 JEJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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