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PK56 VUW

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 VUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 97,715 miles

Front brake pads low

O/S wiper poor

OSR light lens damaged

Play o/s rackend

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,530 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 82,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 75,884 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 68,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 68,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front num ber plate cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front num ber plate cracked

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 VUW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK56 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

PK56 VUW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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