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EJ56 KNV

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,262 mi
Last recorded117,262 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,262 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,019 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,189 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,644 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,895 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 82,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,967 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,582 miles

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

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 KNV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNV, 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 EJ56 KNV registered?

EJ56 KNV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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