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LY56 FCF

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 FCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,426 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,098 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,940 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 45,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,246 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,651 miles

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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LY56 FCF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY56 FCF, 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 LY56 FCF registered?

LY56 FCF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is LY56 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 FCF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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