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AO56 OLW

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,962 mi
Last recorded71,962 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 OLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,962 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 71,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,219 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,805 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake pads becoming worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

offside rear tyre becoming worn and perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,624 miles

nearside front tyre becoming worn

nearside rear tyre becoming worn/perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,068 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,812 miles

slight leak from offside rear suspension component

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,438 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,494 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,190 miles

unable to check some parts as covers fitted under vehicle and under bonnet

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 OLW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OLW, 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

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What year was AO56 OLW registered?

AO56 OLW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is AO56 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 OLW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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