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HJ56 NPC

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,823 mi
Last recorded126,823 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 NPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,823 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,343 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 118,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Dust Cover Deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 109,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock Dust Cover Deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,709 miles

squeek from rear suspension.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 75,709 miles

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

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

squeek from rear suspension.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 64,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 64,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,933 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,777 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HJ56 NPC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HJ56 NPC, 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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HJ56 NPC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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