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YS55 RLO

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,560 mi
Last recorded127,560 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 RLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 127,560 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber slight leak

Fail 13 May 2013 127,519 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber slight leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,955 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2011 103,290 miles

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

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2011 103,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,680 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,130 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 65,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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YS55 RLO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YS55 RLO, 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 YS55 RLO registered?

YS55 RLO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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