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WL06 LNY

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,147 mi
Last recorded189,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 LNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 189,147 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 189,124 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear tow bar slightly obscuring no plate

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 178,399 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 178,329 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 165,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension sphere slight dampness around unit

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 165,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension sphere slight dampness around unit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 150,855 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 150,855 miles

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

front brake disc corroded and rusty

front brake padsworn

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 136,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r sphere leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2015 136,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r sphere leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 128,604 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 128,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 118,817 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 118,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 68,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,713 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,713 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WL06 LNY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WL06 LNY, 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 WL06 LNY registered?

WL06 LNY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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