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VO56 XVT

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,392 mi
Last recorded114,392 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 114,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 114,390 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear suspension misted with oil

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear suspension misted with oil

Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

both rear suspension units damp nearside and offside

Fail 22 Aug 2018 102,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear suspension units damp nearside and offside

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,079 miles

nsr & osr suspension spheres weeping

Fail 8 Sep 2017 97,078 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr & osr suspension spheres weeping

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,179 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 94,179 miles

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

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

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint 2 areas (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,994 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 70,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,567 miles

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

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

engine noisey(knocking)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,712 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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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VO56 XVT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO56 XVT, 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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VO56 XVT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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