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EY56 LWU

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,624 mi
Last recorded59,624 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 LWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,624 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,610 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,583 miles

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

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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EY56 LWU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY56 LWU, 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 EY56 LWU registered?

EY56 LWU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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