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FH55 FMP

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,463 mi
Last recorded113,463 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 FMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 113,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2023 110,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2023 110,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2022 106,897 miles

Central Rear seat removed

Nearside Rear Outer seat removed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed around edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer seat removed

Fail 31 Aug 2022 106,897 miles

Central Rear seat removed

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer seat removed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed around edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer seat removed

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,312 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 54,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,232 miles

Clutch noise

Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,232 miles

Clutch noise

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 42,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,675 miles

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

outer plastick skin sills fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,708 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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FH55 FMP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH55 FMP, 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 FH55 FMP registered?

FH55 FMP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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