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FY55 XDR

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,446 mi
Last recorded108,446 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XDR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,446 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,983 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

oil mist at offside rear suspension actuator

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,990 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 97,988 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,275 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 80,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,417 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 59,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FY55 XDR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY55 XDR, 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 FY55 XDR registered?

FY55 XDR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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