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MF06 UTR

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

206,791 mi
Last recorded206,791 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 UTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 206,791 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 195,924 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 185,889 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2023 185,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2022 178,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn low

Fail 9 May 2022 178,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn low

Pass 20 May 2021 172,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 172,203 miles

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

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

the nsf and osf brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Pass 1 Jun 2020 167,228 miles

the front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Fail 29 May 2020 167,228 miles

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

the front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

the nsf and osf radius arm rear bushes are worn

Pass 7 May 2019 157,428 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 157,422 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2018 142,658 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 142,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 122,451 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,461 miles

n/s/f under wheel arch cover insecure

o/s/r tyre feathering on outside edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 91,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f under wheel arch cover insecure

o/s/r tyre feathering on outside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,967 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlight washer jet covers missing and n/s retracting slowly

Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 25 Feb 2013 61,785 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,494 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 50,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 345,896 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 345,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,163 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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MF06 UTR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MF06 UTR, 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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MF06 UTR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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