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LY06 CTU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,661 mi
Last recorded89,661 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,081 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,351 miles

both front lower ball joint boots perished

both front tyres badly perished and wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

slight dampness on power steering pipe

slight play in n/s/f roll bar drop link

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

both front lower ball joint boots perished

both front tyres badly perished and wearing on inner edge

slight dampness on power steering pipe

slight play in n/s/f roll bar drop link

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 70,259 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2011 68,012 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 68,012 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 50,286 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 May 2010 50,286 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,932 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front suspension legs damp

engine / undertray / sill covers fitted at time of test

front number plate cracked

vehicle wet when tested

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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LY06 CTU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 LY06 CTU, 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 LY06 CTU registered?

LY06 CTU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is LY06 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 CTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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