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PK56 VAV

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,652 mi
Last recorded149,652 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 VAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 129,052 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 128,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 105,506 miles

ECU light on

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2155516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,592 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,538 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES SURFACE CORRODING.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 61,538 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES SURFACE CORRODING.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,287 miles

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

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

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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PK56 VAV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PK56 VAV, 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 PK56 VAV registered?

PK56 VAV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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