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KT55 XYB

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 XYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,780 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 102,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,507 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 95,507 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached high level (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,800 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,037 miles

sills covered

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

sills covered

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,567 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,114 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 58,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,400 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 45,400 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,716 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 29,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,425 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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KT55 XYB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KT55 XYB, 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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What year was KT55 XYB registered?

KT55 XYB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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