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MV56 VXP

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,700 mi
Last recorded46,700 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,754 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 40,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 34,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,315 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,857 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 26,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,503 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,703 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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MV56 VXP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MV56 VXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV56 VXP registered?

MV56 VXP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is MV56 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 VXP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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