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DY56 EKM

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,591 mi
Last recorded113,591 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 EKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,591 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 111,085 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 111,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,726 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 56,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,826 miles

ALL THE TYRE SIDE WALLS ARE PERISHED

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PADS SLIGHT DAMAGE

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

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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DY56 EKM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY56 EKM, 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 DY56 EKM registered?

DY56 EKM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for DY56 EKM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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