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PN56 CFV

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,130 mi
Last recorded116,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 CFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 108,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 100,140 miles

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

unable to see b/pads

Fail 22 May 2014 100,140 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

unable to see b/pads

Fail 22 May 2013 91,701 miles

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

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

unable to see b/pads

Pass 22 May 2013 91,701 miles

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

unable to see b/pads

Pass 24 May 2012 83,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 76,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 67,737 miles

front tyres becoming worn

Fail 13 Oct 2009 57,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,016 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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PN56 CFV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN56 CFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN56 CFV registered?

PN56 CFV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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