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LY55 UDE

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,870 mi
Last recorded172,870 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 UDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 172,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 169,788 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 169,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 166,215 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 166,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 162,628 miles

slight bind to nearside front brake

Fail 31 Mar 2017 162,628 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 1 Apr 2016 158,287 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 158,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper also split (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 148,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 141,845 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 141,829 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 137,032 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight movement offside steering arm

Pass 28 Mar 2011 123,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,903 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,706 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,151 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,151 miles

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

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 UDE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

LY55 UDE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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