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AK56 FYY

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,901 mi
Last recorded123,901 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 123,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,036 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,177 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear suspension rubber hose splitting

engine mil light on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,186 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 77,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,549 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,129 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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AK56 FYY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK56 FYY, 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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AK56 FYY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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