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AJ56 XRB

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XRB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,382 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 87,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,269 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,042 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 77,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 76,993 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,912 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 73,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,176 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,454 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,110 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 53,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,815 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,426 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 32,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,900 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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AJ56 XRB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ56 XRB, 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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AJ56 XRB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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