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CV56 KVJ

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,547 mi
Last recorded129,547 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 KVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,547 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

steering system may have some wear

Fail 25 Jan 2021 129,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel on engine undertray (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,037 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 128,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 125,322 miles

some rust in brake pipes.some play in steering wheel

Fail 10 Jan 2019 125,318 miles

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

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

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

some rust in brake pipes.some play in steering wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,085 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 118,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,069 miles

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

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,065 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,673 miles

play detected at steering wheel. wear in brake discs.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 106,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play detected at steering wheel. wear in brake discs.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,826 miles

n/s mirror missing.rear indicators faded.front brake discs rusted.indicator arm feels loose

Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear in brake discs.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,361 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 84,173 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,756 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
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CV56 KVJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV56 KVJ, 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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CV56 KVJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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