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YR06 XGW

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,901 mi
Last recorded51,901 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 XGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,901 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high presure hose from pump to the rack (2.3.3b)

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

engine top cover fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 51,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine top cover fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high presure hose from pump to the rack (2.3.3b)

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

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

outer sill covers fitted

service indicator on display

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,346 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 34,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2015 31,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2015 31,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,998 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 25,998 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,467 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,021 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 11,147 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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YR06 XGW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YR06 XGW, 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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YR06 XGW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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