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AU06 LPY

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,584 mi
Last recorded162,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 162,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 145,016 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 145,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 125,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,281 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 38,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,520 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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AU06 LPY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU06 LPY, 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 AU06 LPY registered?

AU06 LPY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is AU06 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 LPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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