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FY06 EWZ

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,850 mi
Last recorded150,850 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 EWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 150,850 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 150,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 131,337 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 131,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,495 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 81,211 miles

EML is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 81,211 miles

EML is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,732 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 59,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,618 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,618 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

both rear brake discs show extensive corossion

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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FY06 EWZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY06 EWZ, 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 FY06 EWZ registered?

FY06 EWZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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