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MD55 USM

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,775 mi
Last recorded116,775 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,775 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 101,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 101,022 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,005 miles

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

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

offside and nearside parking brake cable outer covers broken

Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 88,484 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,769 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 82,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,193 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear discs corroding and worn.

rear pads worn uneven

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,357 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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MD55 USM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD55 USM, 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 MD55 USM registered?

MD55 USM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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