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RV56 HKT

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,850 mi
Last recorded128,850 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 HKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,850 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,735 miles

Dampness around nearside front suspension leg

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 25 Oct 2018 119,631 miles

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

Dampness around nearside front suspension leg

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,033 miles

engine cover fitted

sills covered

Fail 21 Oct 2017 108,778 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

sills covered

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,280 miles

Sills covered

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 100,280 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Sills covered

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

outer sills covered

Fail 28 Oct 2015 91,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,706 miles

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

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front brake pads worn to legal limit

Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,794 miles

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

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,794 miles

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,508 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,508 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing mirror damaged (requires attention)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 28,775 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing mirror damaged (requires attention)

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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RV56 HKT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV56 HKT, 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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RV56 HKT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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