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AO56 CVT

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,689 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

child seat's fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,523 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

child seat's fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 81,618 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 73,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,385 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,778 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,778 miles

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

brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,325 miles

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,137 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

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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AO56 CVT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AO56 CVT, 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 AO56 CVT registered?

AO56 CVT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AO56 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 CVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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