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AO56 EPA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,629 mi
Last recorded138,629 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 138,629 miles

both front tyres are worn badly on the edges

both rear tyres are badly cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,118 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 132,783 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 132,783 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,601 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,257 miles

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

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

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

noise coming from osf cv joint area when wheel rotated

osf brake hanging on slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

noise coming from osf cv joint area when wheel rotated

osf brake hanging on slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,775 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)

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 EPA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

AO56 EPA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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The MOT history for AO56 EPA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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