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EY56 VKH

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,590 mi
Last recorded72,590 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,590 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 72,525 miles

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,317 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,486 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,486 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,351 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,992 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 28,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 18,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,922 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,919 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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EY56 VKH is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EY56 VKH, 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 EY56 VKH registered?

EY56 VKH is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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