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HF56 HLC

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,652 mi
Last recorded141,652 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 141,652 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blow engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 137,548 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 137,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,946 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 128,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,473 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on the limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,051 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,739 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,313 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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HF56 HLC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HF56 HLC, 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 HF56 HLC registered?

HF56 HLC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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