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AU06 POA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,793 mi
Last recorded89,793 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 POA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2024 89,793 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear discs bad (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension leak and pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,504 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Rear suspension leak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,853 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2022 79,852 miles

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded brackets and bolts badly corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear heatshield hanging loose

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,987 miles

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded around rear bellow (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 74,983 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front brakes binding when rotated by hand

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded around rear bellow (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,474 miles

Rear wiper blade is worn

Towbar component slightly worn mounting bolts are heavily corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

boot will not remain open

under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2020 73,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade is worn

Towbar component slightly worn mounting bolts are heavily corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

boot will not remain open

under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,937 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,609 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,966 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,434 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion under vehicle & on components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,612 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion under vehicle & on components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,508 miles

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

advise offside front suspension leg slightly damp

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,413 miles

advise offside front suspension leg damp

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,358 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offside front suspension strut unit slightly damp

Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offside front suspension strut unit slightly damp

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,596 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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AU06 POA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AU06 POA, 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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AU06 POA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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