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DG06 HCX

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,751 mi
Last recorded122,751 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 HCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,751 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear sill trim missing.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Slight bind to offside front brake.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 122,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sill trim missing.

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Slight bind to offside front brake.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,323 miles

Damage to nearside rear sill and trim missing.

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails, one close to edge.

Under tray insecure.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear sill cover missing and damage to sill.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 97,310 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken.

Nearside rear sill cover missing and damage to sill.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,592 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2013 79,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,915 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 41,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,543 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,339 miles

Cracking to all outer tyre walls

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Slight bind to offside front brake

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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DG06 HCX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG06 HCX, 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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DG06 HCX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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