CarVerify

Free Car Check

LE06 AVC

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,583 mi
Last recorded175,583 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 175,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 164,304 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 154,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 145,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight suspension fluid weep

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 136,376 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2021 136,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (close!!) (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2019 121,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp stays lit when position lamps are turned on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (close!!) (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid looks discoloured

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyres wearing thin on edges

Nearside Front Brake pad indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake caliper corroded, nearly touching brake disc

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 31 Jul 2018 112,172 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyres wearing thin on edges

Nearside Front Brake pad indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake caliper corroded, nearly touching brake disc

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 29 Jun 2018 112,142 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate lower edge damaged

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn both edge & nail in tread(unrepairable position)

Offside Rear ***Strong Advise - tyre bald inner edge ***

brake fluid level low

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,804 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 80,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,446 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut in the tread bellow 25mm in size

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear seat and seat belt not checked due to rear seat folded down

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear seat and seat belt not checked due to rear seat folded down

Fail 10 Jul 2012 47,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Seats Folded Down, Seat & Seat Belt Security Not Checked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Seats Folded Down, Seat & Seat Belt Security Not Checked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,608 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 38,608 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,464 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre On Wear Indicators

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LE06 AVC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LE06 AVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LE06 AVC?

You can check the full history of LE06 AVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LE06 AVC registered?

LE06 AVC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is LE06 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE06 AVC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LE06 AVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LE06 AVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.