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LT06 DYF

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,980 mi
Last recorded143,980 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 DYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 143,980 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 143,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function feed oil pipe broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 137,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 133,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 133,056 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 132,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo??, can't see (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rubber hose, chafed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit weeping, light misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 129,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition, perishing cracking, some of witch may reach ply or cord's, can't tell 100%

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rubber hose, chafed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition, perishing cracking, some of witch may reach ply or cord's, can't tell 100%

Fail 3 Mar 2021 129,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working wiper's not checked , can't hear pump? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition, perishing cracking, some of witch may reach ply or cord's, can't tell 100%

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rubber hose, chafed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition, perishing cracking, some of witch may reach ply or cord's, can't tell 100%

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,593 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 126,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 122,249 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 122,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,476 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 111,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub to suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 100,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,016 miles

slight play in o/s steering rackend

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,328 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,553 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,763 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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LT06 DYF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LT06 DYF, 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 LT06 DYF registered?

LT06 DYF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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