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MA56 CGU

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,773 mi
Last recorded82,773 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 CGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,773 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 79,703 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 79,703 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 77,068 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,472 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 62,472 miles

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,200 miles

ESP/ ASR System fault

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

Rear wiper missing blade

Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 29,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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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MA56 CGU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA56 CGU, 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 MA56 CGU registered?

MA56 CGU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is MA56 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 CGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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