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FP56 VGK

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,139 mi
Last recorded102,139 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 102,139 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 99,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 99,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,545 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 99,545 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,367 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,280 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,947 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,341 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,397 miles

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

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,474 miles

inner surfaces of rear brake discs badly pitted / discs scored

nearside front suspension unit damp

Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,284 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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FP56 VGK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FP56 VGK, 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 FP56 VGK registered?

FP56 VGK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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