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DE56 PVU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,269 mi
Last recorded59,269 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 PVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,002 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 51,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,331 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disks corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,189 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 37,189 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension unit has a light misting of fluid.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 22,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 12,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2009 6,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PVU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DE56 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

DE56 PVU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is DE56 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 PVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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