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KR56 KVY

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,722 mi
Last recorded133,722 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 KVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 133,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 14 Dec 2017 133,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2015 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,680 miles

offside front wing is damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,582 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,579 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2009 31,903 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
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KR56 KVY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR56 KVY, 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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KR56 KVY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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