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FE06 JVT

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,403 mi
Last recorded135,403 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 135,403 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 135,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,620 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 101,620 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Parts of braking system could not be checked due to covers blocking view.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 91,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parts of braking system could not be checked due to covers blocking view.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 84,140 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,322 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,177 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,283 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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FE06 JVT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE06 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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