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FG56 JFY

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,705 mi
Last recorded167,705 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 JFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 167,705 miles

Borderline (pass/fail) play in offside front suspension ball joint

Offside parking brake- low effort

Offside reg. plate lamp lens missing

Panels/covers/other components etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s

Slight play in nearside track rod end

W/screen cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2015 167,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Unable to check due to dip lamp inop. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Borderline (pass/fail) play in offside front suspension ball joint

Offside parking brake- low effort

Offside reg. plate lamp lens missing

Panels/covers/other components etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s

Slight play in nearside track rod end

W/screen cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2014 149,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear upper lamp damaged and water logged

Rear tyres low on treads

Slight wear in front suspension anti roll bar link rods

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

W/screen cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2014 149,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nearside rear brake disc seriously deteriorated

Offside front brake-wear sensor wires broken

Offside rear upper lamp damaged and water logged

Rear tyres low on treads

Slight wear in front suspension anti roll bar link rods

Unable to fully view/assess brakes for wear etc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

W/screen cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2013 130,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear inner brake pad may be wearing low (compare offside)

Offside reg plate lamp lens missing

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

Unable to view all brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 130,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear inner brake pad may be wearing low (compare offside)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside reg plate lamp lens missing

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

Unable to view all brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 114,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 114,167 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,211 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,490 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges and on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,085 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,015 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FG56 JFY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG56 JFY, 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 FG56 JFY registered?

FG56 JFY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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