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RK56 ZYE

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,315 mi
Last recorded162,315 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 162,315 miles

Both front shocks damp

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Front brake discs worn

Sill kit fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 147,561 miles

Both Front Shocks Damp

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Damaged

Sill Kit Fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2021 133,474 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Fail 25 Aug 2021 133,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,022 miles

Both Front Shock Damp

Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Link Slight Play

Fail 26 Aug 2020 121,022 miles

Both Front Shock Damp

Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Link Slight Play

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 101,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater lense missing

Nearside Rear tyre has a pin in the tread

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,308 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,994 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,071 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 37,071 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,463 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,463 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,709 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,098 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,716 miles

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

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 ZYE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK56 ZYE, 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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RK56 ZYE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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