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YR56 OOG

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,068 mi
Last recorded159,068 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 159,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine light on

slight weep from power steering pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2014 154,112 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 147,684 miles

acceptable in windscreen

both sides front suspension struts showing signs of fluid leaks

front number plate damaged

n/s amber repeater fading

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight buckle in n/s front wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2013 147,684 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

acceptable chip in centre of windscreen

front number plate damaged

n/s amber side repeater fading

n/s front wheel slightly buckled

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit and may soon require attention

Pass 15 Sep 2012 129,629 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2012 129,629 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre worn close to limit

o/s rear inner side light not working

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2011 106,062 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate deteriorating

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

un able to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seat fitted

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,179 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 83,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,242 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 54,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn to legal limit

child seat fitted in n/s rear,not able to fully inspect adult belts

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 OOG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR56 OOG, 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 YR56 OOG registered?

YR56 OOG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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