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C4 MSE

2006 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 MSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 77,445 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 77,445 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested VEHICLE SUNK TO THE FLOOR DUE TO SUSPENSION PIPE BURST (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,553 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,064 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,199 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,368 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,865 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,530 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,962 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,939 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,591 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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C4 MSE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C4 MSE, 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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What year was C4 MSE registered?

C4 MSE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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