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YR56 YZT

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,632 mi
Last recorded127,632 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,632 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on o/s engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

mil light on dash

Fail 10 Aug 2020 127,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on o/s engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

mil light on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2019 123,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,479 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

The engine undertray is insecure.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 113,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

The engine undertray is insecure.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,593 miles

Offside Rear signs of wear on edge

Fail 26 Jul 2017 90,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear tyres are wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,639 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 66,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,772 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 54,772 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,498 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 45,498 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,747 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,747 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,789 miles

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

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 YZT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

YR56 YZT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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