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FE06 CDV

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 109,792 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 109,788 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 107,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,198 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 93,612 miles

CORROSION TO REAR DISCS ..............

Offside Front WING REPEATER COVER MISSING ...........

Pass 29 May 2019 92,160 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 92,155 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 May 2018 91,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 89,988 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 89,986 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil low (7.3.A.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 88,190 miles

Rear DISCS & PADS ..

Fail 23 May 2016 88,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear DISCS & PADS ..

Pass 22 May 2015 85,983 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 85,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 83,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 79,702 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 76,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,306 miles
Fail 12 May 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 68,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 64,217 miles

front brake discs slight wear , all discs light covering of rust

front tyres getting close to wear markers

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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FE06 CDV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE06 CDV, 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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FE06 CDV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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