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LY55 NWW

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,778 mi
Last recorded137,778 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,778 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 137,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,368 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre worn onedges

n/s/r tyre worn onedges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,837 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,132 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 65,132 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,227 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 52,227 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,204 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,203 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 NWW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LY55 NWW, 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 LY55 NWW registered?

LY55 NWW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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