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PE56 PXX

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,833 mi
Last recorded113,833 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 PXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,833 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber cover missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,100 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 110,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,837 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,736 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,391 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 104,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 95,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight corrossion to rear brake disc's and wear to rear brake pads

Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrossion to rear brake disc's and wear to rear brake pads

Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear disc's slight pitting

Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,614 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 83,614 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,963 miles

N/S handbrake cable outer casing split

under shield support bar insecure, bolts snapped

Fail 22 Sep 2009 64,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

N/S handbrake cable outer casing split

under shield support bar insecure, bolts snapped

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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PE56 PXX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PE56 PXX, 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 PE56 PXX registered?

PE56 PXX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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