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TC56 DMC

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,152 mi
Last recorded114,152 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC56 DMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from somewhere on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 108,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,611 miles

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

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

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

unable to carry out full brake pipe inspection due to covers over pipes

Fail 23 Aug 2017 100,395 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to carry out full brake pipe inspection due to covers over pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,165 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,937 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,585 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,868 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,868 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,893 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,893 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 58,227 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,922 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,638 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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TC56 DMC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TC56 DMC, 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 TC56 DMC registered?

TC56 DMC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is TC56 DMC safe to buy?

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