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FP06 LYR

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,681 mi
Last recorded103,681 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 103,681 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyre treads nearing legal limit.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system fault.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,360 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 22 Aug 2014 88,702 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,419 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,419 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,422 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,118 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,057 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight feathering

Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight feathering

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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FP06 LYR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP06 LYR, 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 FP06 LYR registered?

FP06 LYR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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