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CA06 FYV

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,344 mi
Last recorded70,344 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,344 miles

front number plate starting to separate

marks in windscreen

rear indicators faded

slight dampness around both front suspension units

Pass 9 May 2014 62,129 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear indicators faded

Pass 21 May 2013 54,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 54,245 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 45,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 38,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 32,621 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 32,621 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 25,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 25,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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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CA06 FYV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA06 FYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA06 FYV registered?

CA06 FYV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is CA06 FYV safe to buy?

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