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FL56 YLK

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,324 mi
Last recorded122,324 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 122,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,254 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,857 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise squeak from rear suspension

Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,670 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 57,670 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 51,534 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)

beam deflectors fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2013 51,481 miles

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

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

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)

beam deflectors fitted

offside front brake binding

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam deflectors fitted (flat beam)

front reg plate deteriorated

nearside front headlamp washer cover missing/ mechanism exposed

Fail 17 Nov 2012 43,674 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

beam deflectors fitted (flat beam)

front reg plate deteriorated

nearside front headlamp washer cover missing/ mechanism exposed

Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,269 miles

front reg plate delaminated

Fail 18 Nov 2011 37,269 miles

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

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

front reg plate delaminated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,983 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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FL56 YLK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL56 YLK, 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 FL56 YLK registered?

FL56 YLK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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