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AF56 NSU

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,154 mi
Last recorded133,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 133,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 131,265 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 129,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 123,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,285 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 116,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,243 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,264 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,264 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2009 57,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AF56 NSU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF56 NSU, 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

How do I check the history of AF56 NSU?

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What year was AF56 NSU registered?

AF56 NSU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is AF56 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 NSU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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