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LX56 YYS

2006 Citroen C5

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,951 mi
Last recorded136,951 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 136,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 133,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,849 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 123,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 118,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,746 miles

Oil leak

undertray insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 104,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

undertray insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,015 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 95,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,128 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LX56 YYS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX56 YYS, 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 LX56 YYS registered?

LX56 YYS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LX56 YYS safe to buy?

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