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LC56 VYS

2006 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2022 78,382 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to test due to pad insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements part delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2021 59,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,254 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advice (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 41,541 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advice (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 34,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,470 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 18,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,937 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)

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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LC56 VYS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LC56 VYS, 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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LC56 VYS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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