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AK56 HKV

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,288 mi
Last recorded107,288 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,288 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 107,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,146 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 97,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 89,218 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 89,218 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 83,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corrodid

rear brake discs corrodid

Fail 8 May 2018 83,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corrodid

rear brake discs corrodid

Pass 19 May 2017 75,365 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 75,365 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 66,302 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 60,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 60,755 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 51,325 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 43,250 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 43,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of coolant leak on main radiator at top tank

Pass 31 May 2011 31,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,697 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)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,176 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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AK56 HKV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK56 HKV, 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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AK56 HKV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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