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NU56 CYL

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,378 mi
Last recorded114,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 CYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 114,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,376 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 108,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine MAXIMUM 0.51 ACTUAL 2.18 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,886 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,325 miles

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,659 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,659 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,937 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,603 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,394 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,831 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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NU56 CYL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NU56 CYL, 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 NU56 CYL registered?

NU56 CYL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is NU56 CYL safe to buy?

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