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RK56 XWE

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

261,376 mi
Last recorded261,376 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 261,376 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 261,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 253,338 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 253,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 244,187 miles

light/indicator stalk defective but functioning

Pass 26 Aug 2021 235,535 miles

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

indicator stalk slightly defective but works

Pass 19 Sep 2020 229,950 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 229,950 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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RK56 XWE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK56 XWE, 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 RK56 XWE registered?

RK56 XWE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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