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AF56 MXP

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,457 mi
Last recorded136,457 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 136,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2019 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 124,728 miles

Covers and under trays.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 124,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Covers and under trays.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 114,468 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and has nail in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2017 114,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and has nail in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,381 miles

covers and under trays.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

covers and under trays.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,004 miles

n/sf tyre close to legal limit,rear brake pads low,front shockers slightly damp.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,364 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 13 Sep 2014 79,364 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front handbrake outer covers are broken

front brake disks lipped

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,082 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 41,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AF56 MXP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF56 MXP, 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 AF56 MXP registered?

AF56 MXP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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