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AK06 EAJ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 44,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,116 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,821 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,049 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre getting low

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AK06 EAJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK06 EAJ, 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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AK06 EAJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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