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AP55 MJY

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,508 mi
Last recorded153,508 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 153,508 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,465 miles

Under trays fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 142,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under trays fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 130,255 miles

Injector seal blowing

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,430 miles

Front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 118,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyre wearing on edges

Hand brake cables siezed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,139 miles

Brke fluid level between mun/max level

Front grille broken

Off side rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,139 miles

Brke fluid level between mun/max level

Front grille broken

Off side rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

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

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,208 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Near side rear brake disc rusty on outer edge

Near side rear wheel bearing noisey?

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side front tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,208 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Near side rear brake disc rusty on outer edge

Near side rear wheel bearing noisey?

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,111 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 26,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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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AP55 MJY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP55 MJY, 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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AP55 MJY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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