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PJ55 FYR

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,954 mi
Last recorded39,954 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 39,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 39,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,809 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 39,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pitted outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pitted outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension unit damp poss over spill from breather

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare low pressure

Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner not wearing fully pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner not wearing fully pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension damp poss over spill

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

signs of damp top fuel tank

Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear damp signs on fuel tank advise check

Offside Rear suspension unit damp advise check

Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 38,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspsension unit damp

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel tamp damp in a patch

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around inner and outer tread advise change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

advise brake fluid change

damp on part of fuel tank advise check

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,025 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,062 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 7 Sep 2015 35,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,992 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 33,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2013 32,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,821 miles

near side front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,388 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 11,384 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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PJ55 FYR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJ55 FYR, 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 PJ55 FYR registered?

PJ55 FYR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ55 FYR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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