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DY55 LRL

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,116 mi
Last recorded92,116 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,116 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,192 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 56,035 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

offside front brake disc partly corroded on inner surface

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,035 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front brake disc partly corroded on inner surface

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,287 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

slight damage o/s/r lamp unit

Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,287 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight damage o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,354 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 34,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear 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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DY55 LRL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DY55 LRL, 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 DY55 LRL registered?

DY55 LRL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is DY55 LRL safe to buy?

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