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CV56 XAN

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,055 mi
Last recorded140,055 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XAN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 140,055 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank metal brackets corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides / strong advisory to be replaced ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 139,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 136,773 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 136,773 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,142 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 128,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,782 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 112,782 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,587 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not lock in place (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,816 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 79,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,296 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 42,485 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,485 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,976 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 XAN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XAN, 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 CV56 XAN registered?

CV56 XAN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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