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KV06 OVW

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,022 mi
Last recorded141,022 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 140,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,909 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,078 miles

Offside Parking Brake Cable Not Routed Through Guide

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 125,078 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Parking Brake Cable Not Routed Through Guide

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 107,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,151 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,896 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,137 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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KV06 OVW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV06 OVW, 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 KV06 OVW registered?

KV06 OVW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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