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HG55 XMV

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,966 mi
Last recorded186,966 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 186,966 miles

Handbrake lever slightly stiff in operation.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight corrosion on inner edge of front brake discs.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 184,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess gaiter has slightly damage (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess gaiter has slightly damage may require to attention (5.3.5 (b) (i))

engine oil level slightly low level

Pass 18 Sep 2018 183,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 183,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 181,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs lipped

handbrake stiff to operate requires adjustment/repair

o/s/r accumulator arm gaiter split

slight dampness around power steering pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2017 181,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs lipped

handbrake stiff to operate requires adjustment/repair

o/s/r accumulator arm gaiter split

slight dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2016 156,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner side light not working

Offside Rear suspension unit dust cover deteriorated

movement in both steering arm articulation joints

undertrays fitted and outer sills covered

Fail 26 Sep 2016 156,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner side light not working

Offside Rear suspension unit dust cover deteriorated

movement in both steering arm articulation joints

undertrays fitted and outer sills covered

Pass 5 Oct 2015 178,453 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 128,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,189 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 47,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,033 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,624 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)

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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HG55 XMV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG55 XMV, 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 HG55 XMV registered?

HG55 XMV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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