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YP56 UBU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,955 mi
Last recorded162,955 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 UBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 162,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 162,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 145,753 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 145,743 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on. rear pads low. n/s/r tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,596 miles

engine managment light on. rear pads low. n/s/r tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,464 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,345 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,420 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,827 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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YP56 UBU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YP56 UBU, 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 YP56 UBU registered?

YP56 UBU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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