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DF06 HJV

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,937 mi
Last recorded168,937 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 HJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 168,937 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 165,034 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 162,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - very almost too excess and close too limit - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - very almost too excess and close to limit - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 162,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - very almost too excess and close too limit - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - very almost too excess and close to limit - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 159,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front sidelights flickering - led's fitted

quite bad fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 156,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side locked on during test (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding can't turn wheel so haven't been able to check other components (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 66% and parking brake (also on front) 65% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 146,775 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 146,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 129,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 115,150 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 115,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 107,233 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

os headlight loose

Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

os headlight loose

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,699 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,699 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 69,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,039 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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DF06 HJV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DF06 HJV, 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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DF06 HJV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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