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MJ56 JXX

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,415 mi
Last recorded135,415 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 135,415 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification headlamp damaged and insecure (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,005 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 131,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,457 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,454 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 122,573 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 116,196 miles

slight suspension leak o/s/r

Fail 17 Oct 2018 116,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight suspension leak o/s/r

Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear seat base missing,tested as presented

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,724 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,722 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,200 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 51,200 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,009 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 39,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,810 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 31,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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MJ56 JXX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black 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 MJ56 JXX, 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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MJ56 JXX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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