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YR56 EJU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,832 mi
Last recorded151,832 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 EJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 151,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Front discs more O/S Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamps washer inop

Hydraulic Suspension units weeping O/S/R, N/S/R & N/S/F

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point, perished & x2 Nails in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,084 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 148,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 139,315 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 135,018 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 134,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 128,669 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 125,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 125,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,082 miles

n/s front shocker slight leakage

n/s front tyre wearing thin

o/s n/s front outer handbrake cables broken

o/s n/s front wishbone bushes slight play

slight damp around o/s rear susspension arm

Fail 17 Jun 2014 111,082 miles

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

n/s front shocker slight leakage

n/s front tyre wearing thin

o/s n/s front outer handbrake cables broken

o/s n/s front wishbone bushes slight play

slight damp around o/s rear susspension arm

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,589 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,510 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 80,871 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,420 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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YR56 EJU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR56 EJU, 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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YR56 EJU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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