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YM55 BTU

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,120 mi
Last recorded138,120 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 BTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 138,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 129,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 121,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,982 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,982 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 84,161 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,511 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,807 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,325 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YM55 BTU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM55 BTU, 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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YM55 BTU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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