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KP56 FVN

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,896 mi
Last recorded132,896 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 132,896 miles

Nearside rear suspension hydraulic canister slight misting

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 131,582 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 131,580 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking rubber pipe (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 129,357 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 129,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking inner wing rotten fractured (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 127,271 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 127,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 122,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 116,066 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 116,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,838 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 108,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 99,539 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 99,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,217 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,217 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S/F tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,765 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,287 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,287 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

O/S/R Brake disc, inner face only working on a third of it's surface area.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,494 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,494 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,800 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 35,800 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KP56 FVN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 KP56 FVN, 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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KP56 FVN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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