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CB06 CAB

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,140 mi
Last recorded176,140 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB06 CAB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 176,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 176,137 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2013 173,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 152,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 152,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges, o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge,n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,067 miles

ADVISE - CHIPS IN SCREEN

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKES LOW

ADVISE - MISTING OF OIL ON FRONT LEGS

ADVISE - REAR BRAKES VERY LOW

ADVISE - REAR TYRES VERY LOW ON RAISED TREAD

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,644 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 78,644 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,691 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE ON WEAR BARS AND FUEL TANK DAMP

Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,499 miles

undershields resisting access

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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CB06 CAB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CB06 CAB, 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 CB06 CAB registered?

CB06 CAB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is CB06 CAB safe to buy?

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