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KW55 HXV

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

214,407 mi
Last recorded214,407 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 HXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 214,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 208,483 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 197,552 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 197,549 miles

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

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

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

DPF additive low

Pass 31 May 2019 177,498 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 159,655 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 140,234 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 122,739 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 May 2016 122,739 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Apr 2015 97,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,243 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 44,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,020 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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KW55 HXV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KW55 HXV, 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 KW55 HXV registered?

KW55 HXV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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