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CA06 EBC

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,620 mi
Last recorded59,620 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 EBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 59,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,553 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,294 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,603 miles

front discs starting to corrode

rear discs slightly pitted and starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2010 38,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 29,564 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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CA06 EBC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA06 EBC, 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 CA06 EBC registered?

CA06 EBC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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