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FL06 BYW

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,360 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,667 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 64,274 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

rear tyres both worn on inner treads

under trays covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,360 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 49,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside park brake low effort

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,925 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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FL06 BYW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL06 BYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL06 BYW registered?

FL06 BYW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is FL06 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 BYW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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