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MA56 RNU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

109,388 mi
Last recorded109,388 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 RNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 109,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,904 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 104,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension system inoperative rear inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2024 104,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking suspension unit (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,572 miles

all 4 tyres part worn fitted at time of retest

Fail 5 Oct 2023 100,570 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,882 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,117 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,047 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 90,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,277 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 88,185 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,437 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,466 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 81,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner most rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner most rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,615 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 76,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,588 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 39,080 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,354 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 33,354 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,444 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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 RNU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 MA56 RNU, 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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MA56 RNU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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