MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
slight play in o/s steering rack
o/s/rear tyre worn on edges and on 1.6mm legal limit
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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