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KJ56 WKN

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,888 mi
Last recorded143,888 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 WKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 143,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge and 2 - 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn shoulder and 2 -3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge and 2 - 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 143,888 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge and 2 - 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn shoulder and 2 -3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge and 2 - 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 139,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 131,351 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front fluid suspension shocks damp at neck (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2018 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front fluid suspension shocks damp at neck (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,318 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 119,318 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,999 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 112,999 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,483 miles

slight play in o/s tie bar

Fail 15 Sep 2015 103,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in o/s tie bar

Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 89,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,076 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,076 miles

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

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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KJ56 WKN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KJ56 WKN, 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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KJ56 WKN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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