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LJ06 FYC

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,254 mi
Last recorded155,254 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 155,254 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 155,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 150,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 148,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 148,676 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 136,469 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 136,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 123,069 miles

small pin hole in nearside driveshaft gaiter

Pass 21 Feb 2012 117,673 miles

signs of fluid nearside of fuel tank possibly overfilled , no signs of fuel leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2012 117,673 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 115,329 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 115,329 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 104,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,891 miles

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

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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LJ06 FYC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LJ06 FYC, 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 LJ06 FYC registered?

LJ06 FYC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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