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M4 RKC

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,004 mi
Last recorded87,004 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 RKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 87,004 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Horn switch temperamental

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

horn switch temperamental

Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,213 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 77,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,285 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,366 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2021 66,366 miles

Nearside Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,513 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,865 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished on outer side wall

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,331 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,099 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 32,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,760 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 24,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,024 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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M4 RKC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M4 RKC, 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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M4 RKC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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