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AO06 UKB

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,853 mi
Last recorded134,853 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 UKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 134,853 miles

air con pump noisey at time of test

o/s/r suspension unit damp

unable to view rear pads due to desighn

Fail 20 Dec 2025 134,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

air con pump noisey at time of test

o/s/r suspension unit damp

unable to view rear pads due to desighn

Pass 13 Dec 2024 134,113 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil hydraulic (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,078 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in middle ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear refactor slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear rebound rubbers deteriorating

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 133,074 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in middle ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear refactor slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear rebound rubbers deteriorating

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 132,104 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,519 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,453 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

o/s number lamp not working

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

front pads 50% worn

n/s/f tyre 50% worn

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2019 122,139 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended tucked under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

front pads 50% worn

n/s/f tyre 50% worn

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2018 117,757 miles

o/s/r brake pipe to caliper deteriorating

plastic outer sills fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,571 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 106,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,629 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2012 66,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2011 58,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/s rear brake disc corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

O/s rear brake disc corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,286 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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AO06 UKB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO06 UKB, 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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AO06 UKB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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