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FL56 YLU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,976 mi
Last recorded126,976 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 126,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit slight play

Offside Rear Suspension unit damp

Fail 30 Aug 2023 112,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit = 0.51 Emissions = 1.21 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit slight play

Offside Rear Suspension unit damp

Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 102,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 102,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,914 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,630 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,818 miles

Front brake disc inner faces poor

nsf shock absorber weeping

nsr tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 86,818 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces poor

nsf shock absorber weeping

nsf tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,828 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,830 miles

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

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

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 YLU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

FL56 YLU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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The MOT history for FL56 YLU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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