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EK55 NBN

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,848 mi
Last recorded198,848 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 NBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 198,848 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 197,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 197,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 193,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 183,390 miles

fluid leaking poss gear box

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both hand brake cables in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2010 183,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both hand brake cables in poor condition

fluid leaking poss gear box

Pass 8 Jun 2009 144,640 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 144,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front discs liped

front suspension feed pipes showing signs of fluid leak

n/s front shock absorber showing signs of fluid leak

o/s front shock absorber showing signs of fluid leak

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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EK55 NBN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK55 NBN, 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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EK55 NBN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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