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FY56 FXA

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,274 mi
Last recorded66,274 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 58,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,687 miles

rear disks heavily corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 52,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,711 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,043 miles

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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FY56 FXA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY56 FXA, 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 FY56 FXA registered?

FY56 FXA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is FY56 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 FXA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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