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YP56 PKX

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,384 mi
Last recorded168,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 PKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 168,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

offside front arch liner insecure and rubbing through on abs wiring

Pass 15 Jun 2016 157,083 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 156,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted wrong way round (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 147,642 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 147,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 132,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 132,515 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,768 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2012 111,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 103,043 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 103,039 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,354 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 96,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,825 miles

Slight leak of combustion gases from number 2 injector

Fail 9 Oct 2009 74,825 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight leak of combustion gases from number 2 injector

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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YP56 PKX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YP56 PKX, 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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YP56 PKX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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