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FY06 UVT

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,580 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 131,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,790 miles

Front registration plate damaged

O/S rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,679 miles

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

Front brake discs dicoloured.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/R lamp lens damaged.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,679 miles

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

Front brake discs dicoloured.

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

O/S/R lamp lens damaged.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,195 miles

Slight `play` detected in O/S of steering rack.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight `play` detected in O/S of steering rack.

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 UVT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 UVT registered?

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

Is FY06 UVT safe to buy?

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