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MJ56 JXY

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,167 mi
Last recorded175,167 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 175,167 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Parking brake recording less than expected effort.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 170,001 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 160,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 117,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF Fog Not Working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 117,621 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF Fog Not Working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 114,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 100,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and o/s slightly pitted

heatshields slightly insecure

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn and o/s slightly pitted

heatshields slightly insecure

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,307 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's slightly worn

n/s handbrake operation slightly poor movement

n/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight oil leak at o/s/r displacer unit

Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,940 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's slightly worn

n/s handbrake operation slightly poor movement

n/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight oil leak at o/s/r displacer unit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,160 miles

dpf/fap outer core wiring damaged

engine undertray broken

Fail 15 Sep 2010 70,160 miles

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

dpf/fap outer core wiring damaged

engine undertray broken

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,530 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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 JXY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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