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LY06 NLC

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,175 mi
Last recorded108,175 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,175 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 102,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 99,988 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 99,988 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 99,866 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 95,842 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside front outer handbrake cable split.

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 900,057 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 90,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 85,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 75,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,387 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,770 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front and rear brake discs partly worn.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 42,768 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear brake discs partly worn.

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,020 miles

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

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

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 NLC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY06 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

LY06 NLC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is LY06 NLC safe to buy?

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