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MD55 UYV

2006 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,474 mi
Last recorded113,474 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 UYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,221 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 105,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,716 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,651 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,368 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 88,368 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking to flexie (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,161 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 83,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,066 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,931 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,065 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,177 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,177 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,531 miles

eye level brake light insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,164 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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MD55 UYV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MD55 UYV, 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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MD55 UYV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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