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FY56 ONS

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,167 mi
Last recorded154,167 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ONS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 154,167 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 153,340 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 140,676 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 140,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,758 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,144 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,223 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 96,200 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,288 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 61,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,486 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 53,464 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,419 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 ONS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 FY56 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

FY56 ONS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is FY56 ONS safe to buy?

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