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AU06 PPX

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,245 mi
Last recorded63,245 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 PPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 59,437 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 59,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,683 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 57,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,134 miles

cover and trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 44,171 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,690 miles

Oil leak

wipers smeer

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,395 miles

osr brake disc lightly scored

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,081 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

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 PPX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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