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EJ56 CVB

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,940 mi
Last recorded113,940 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension slight weep

Offside Rear suspension slight weep

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2020 113,929 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))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension slight weep

Offside Rear suspension slight weep

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,999 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear SUSPENSIONS HAS A LIGHT MISTING

Fail 18 Sep 2019 107,999 miles

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

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE JUDDERS ON SCREEN

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear SUSPENSIONS HAS A LIGHT MISTING

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,979 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 101,882 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,239 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,179 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 75,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,667 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both handbrake cables starting to show brakes in outer casing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 35,788 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,227 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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EJ56 CVB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ56 CVB, 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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EJ56 CVB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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