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EK56 URG

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,668 mi
Last recorded124,668 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 URG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 124,668 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,173 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

osr quarter panel damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,155 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,276 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,195 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,792 miles

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

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

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

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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EK56 URG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK56 URG, 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 EK56 URG registered?

EK56 URG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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