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PY56 EBO

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,319 mi
Last recorded105,319 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 EBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,319 miles

All brake pipes have some slight corrosion where not coated in plastic

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 105,318 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake pipes have some slight corrosion where not coated in plastic

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,500 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,630 miles

nearside rear axle bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2014 72,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear axle bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2013 59,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,679 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 50,380 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,820 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,757 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,111 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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PY56 EBO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PY56 EBO, 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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PY56 EBO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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