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MF06 VJZ

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

131,700 mi
Last recorded131,700 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 VJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 131,700 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Front number plate damaged

Front screen chipped

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Screen wipers poor

Fail 20 Feb 2018 131,700 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Front number plate damaged

Front screen chipped

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Screen wipers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,452 miles

Corrosion to OSR brake flexy ferrule

Play in NSF lower suspension ball joint

Screen wipers poor

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,452 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to OSR brake flexy ferrule

NSF tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Play in NSF lower suspension ball joint

Screen wipers poor

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,037 miles

Front registration plate damaged

N/S wiper poor

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,037 miles

Front registration plate damaged

N/S wiper poor

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,610 miles

Front number plate damaged

N/S/F tyre perishing

N/S/R tyre perishing and worn unevenly on inner tread

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

O/S/F tyre perishing and getting close to limit

O/S/R suspension unit slightly damp

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

Rear seatbelts and seats not tested due to seats being folded and vehicle full of tools

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,610 miles

Front number plate damaged

N/S/F tyre perishing

N/S/R tyre perishing and worn unevenly on inner tread

O/S/F tyre perishing and getting close to limit

O/S/R suspension unit slightly damp

O/S/R tyre perishing

Rear seatbelts and seats not tested due to seats being folded and vehicle full of tools

Pass 19 Oct 2013 82,174 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,145 miles

both front brake discs slighlty corroded

offside rear suspension slightly damp

Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front brake discs slighlty corroded

offside rear suspension slightly damp

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,988 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 59,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,316 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 VJZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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