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CF55 RCY

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,551 mi
Last recorded97,551 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 RCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,551 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in drum stick ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate has cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 89,674 miles

Both front headlight loose but secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,533 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,533 miles

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 62,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 62,349 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 60,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,739 miles

Front discs lipped badly on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2013 50,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front discs lipped badly on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Oil leak

Rear discs inner face corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 41,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 32,633 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 32,633 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 23,820 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,010 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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CF55 RCY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF55 RCY, 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 CF55 RCY registered?

CF55 RCY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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