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PV55 FCL

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,365 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,363 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,912 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,215 miles

still on winter tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

still on winter tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2011 49,504 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 22,676 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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PV55 FCL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PV55 FCL, 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 PV55 FCL registered?

PV55 FCL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is PV55 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 FCL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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