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DE56 KCA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 KCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r suspension unit slightly damp with oil.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 119,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s rear brake discs in poor condition pitted and corroded on swept faces.

o/s/r suspension unit slightly damp with oil.

n/s/f parking brake cable missing.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 119,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,933 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,146 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,146 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,955 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,777 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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DE56 KCA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE56 KCA, 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 DE56 KCA registered?

DE56 KCA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is DE56 KCA safe to buy?

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