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EK56 URS

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,315 mi
Last recorded148,315 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 URS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 148,315 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 147,816 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,454 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 130,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,709 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 74,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working Rear (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,524 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,524 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,380 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

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 URS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK56 URS, 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 URS registered?

EK56 URS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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