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C5 VLC

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,994 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,159 miles

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

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

Rear seat not fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 49,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,083 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 46,083 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low 215/55/16

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,077 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 43,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,990 miles

Nearside Rear Slight seepage from suspension unit

Offside Rear Slight seepage from suspension unit

Fail 11 Mar 2016 39,990 miles

Nearside Rear Slight seepage from suspension unit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Slight seepage from suspension unit

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,659 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Slight seepage from O/S/R suspension unit

Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r suspension unit has slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,812 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r suspension unit has slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,643 miles

light cracking to edges of both rear tyres

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 VLC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

C5 VLC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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