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NX56 XHE

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 XHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,610 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 86,610 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 68,358 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,942 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,760 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Jun 2014 38,572 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,632 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 22,635 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 5,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 4,434 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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NX56 XHE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NX56 XHE, 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 NX56 XHE registered?

NX56 XHE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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