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AY55 KVS

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,459 mi
Last recorded178,459 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 178,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 172,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 165,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 158,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 150,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 140,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 129,529 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension unit slight leak of fluid

Fail 14 Oct 2017 129,529 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension unit slight leak of fluid

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,534 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 87,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,580 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,904 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,934 miles

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

check engine light on

offside front tyre edges slightly low

Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

check engine light on

offside front tyre edges slightly low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,394 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 43,394 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,045 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 21 Jan 2009 32,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 32,956 miles

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

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

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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AY55 KVS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AY55 KVS, 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 AY55 KVS registered?

AY55 KVS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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