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MJ56 VBV

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,553 mi
Last recorded162,553 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 162,553 miles

cv gaiter n/s damaged preventing ingress of dirt

disc corroded

n/s ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2016 138,121 miles

anti roll bar links have slight play

n/s/f tyre has cut not exposeing cords

rear disc worn and corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 136,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 136,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 126,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,108 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2012 108,108 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,196 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,278 miles

Both handbrake cables outer casings starting to split and bulge.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play in offside and nearside inner track rod balljoints of steering rack.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 91,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Both handbrake cables outer casings starting to split and bulge.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play in offside and nearside inner track rod balljoints of steering rack.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,819 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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MJ56 VBV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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