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LY55 LEU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,391 mi
Last recorded116,391 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 110,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 105,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 84,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,099 miles

nsf suspension slight leak

osf suspension slight leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 78,095 miles

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

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

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

nsf suspension slight leak

osf suspension slight leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 2mm.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,326 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 60,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,372 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,282 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,868 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 32,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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LY55 LEU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY55 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY55 LEU registered?

LY55 LEU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is LY55 LEU safe to buy?

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