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MK56 EJL

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,150 mi
Last recorded165,150 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 EJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 165,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 151,279 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 130,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,410 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 91,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2010 91,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,673 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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MK56 EJL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK56 EJL, 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 MK56 EJL registered?

MK56 EJL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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