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EO06 FFR

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,742 mi
Last recorded142,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 FFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 142,742 miles

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 142,742 miles

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 142,725 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s number plate light cover missing

Pass 9 May 2016 134,773 miles

o/s number plate cover missing

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 9 May 2016 134,773 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

o/s number plate cover missing

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 2 May 2015 125,080 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 122,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

center rear seat belt warning light on dash

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

Fail 22 Apr 2014 122,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center seat belt warning on dash

Fail 23 Feb 2013 108,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 108,393 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 98,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Feb 2012 98,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,162 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,641 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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EO06 FFR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO06 FFR, 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 EO06 FFR registered?

EO06 FFR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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