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CK06 VGE

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,978 mi
Last recorded141,978 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK06 VGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 141,978 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Does not illuminate with ignition. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 93H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot not supporting its own weight when open.

Engine revolution gauge inoperative.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp has water ingress.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 133,495 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,719 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 128,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,118 miles

em light on

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 124,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

em light on

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,929 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 70,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,553 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 33,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CK06 VGE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CK06 VGE, 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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CK06 VGE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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