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C5 PFR

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,479 mi
Last recorded126,479 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,342 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,797 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,484 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,451 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,502 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,996 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,126 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 32,617 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 32,584 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,379 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,192 miles

offside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge.

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 PFR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C5 PFR, 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 PFR registered?

C5 PFR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is C5 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PFR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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