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VT55 TYF

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,755 mi
Last recorded134,755 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 TYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 134,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 122,880 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 105,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,552 miles

rear disc brakes....

Fail 10 Mar 2010 85,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear disc brakes....

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,942 miles

front discs worn...................

offside rear disc scored not excessive....

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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VT55 TYF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VT55 TYF, 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 VT55 TYF registered?

VT55 TYF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is VT55 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 TYF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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