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HG56 DDE

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,016 mi
Last recorded73,016 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 DDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,016 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,983 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking to treads

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

Offside Front wiper slightly smeering

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight misting of oil around suspension unit

age related cracking to rear tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,702 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight misting of oil around off side rear suspension unit

age related cracking to rear tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight misting of oil around off side rear suspension unit

age related cracking to rear tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,284 miles

Age related cracking on rear tyres

Handbrake slightly notchy

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,793 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 55,793 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,319 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,057 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HG56 DDE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HG56 DDE, 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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HG56 DDE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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