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OY56 HPV

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,213 mi
Last recorded147,213 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 HPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,213 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 147,213 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 134,226 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,559 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 109,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,615 miles

Advise:Front brake discs worn

Advise:Front brake pads close to worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,615 miles

Advise:Front brake discs worn

Advise:Front brake pads close to worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,763 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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OY56 HPV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OY56 HPV, 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 OY56 HPV registered?

OY56 HPV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is OY56 HPV safe to buy?

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