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AP55 MKN

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

183,577 mi
Last recorded183,577 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 183,577 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 May 2026 183,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 174,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 161,102 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os

Fail 14 Dec 2023 161,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os

Pass 15 Dec 2022 148,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess dust cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 148,870 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess dust cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2021 133,693 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 133,086 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brakes grabbing

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 122,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brakes grabbing

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,760 miles

Nearside Front Hand brake efficiency not equal to offside. Due to Caliper or cable sticking.

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 112,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Hand brake efficiency not equal to offside. Due to Caliper or cable sticking.

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,714 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,047 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 83,047 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water in nearside rear fog light

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,855 miles

front tyres worn approx 3mm

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,617 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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AP55 MKN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AP55 MKN, 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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AP55 MKN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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