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FY06 UET

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,320 mi
Last recorded103,320 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UET
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 103,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,597 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,841 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Rear registration plate slightly obscured by towball

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,814 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,434 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 87,946 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,406 miles

both rear brake discs pitted on inner

n/s/f brake slightly binding and disc groved

o/s/f brake slightly binding and disc groved

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,949 miles

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

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

both rear calipers nearly touching inner disc

Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,955 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 56,955 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,151 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,735 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 35,735 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UET is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY06 UET, 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 UET registered?

FY06 UET is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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