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VN56 EYU

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,658 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 110,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear suspension sphere moist on rod gaiter

Pass 29 Jul 2017 88,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread unevenly worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread unevenly worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 62,800 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,146 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 50,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,906 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,971 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,099 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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VN56 EYU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN56 EYU, 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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VN56 EYU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2006.

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