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C5 NRM

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 132,913 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 132,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 126,951 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 126,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,750 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes excessive wear on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive wear on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,463 miles

Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 117,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 115,001 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 115,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,323 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 101,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking split (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover

undershield

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,872 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 97,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 86,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low tread and wearing on edges

both front wipers slightly smeary

o/s handbrake lazy

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,659 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,794 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,774 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,707 miles

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

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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C5 NRM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C5 NRM, 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 C5 NRM registered?

C5 NRM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is C5 NRM safe to buy?

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