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MH06 VTX

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,451 mi
Last recorded106,451 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 VTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 13 Mar 2019 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,616 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,300 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,568 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,605 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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MH06 VTX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MH06 VTX, 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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What year was MH06 VTX registered?

MH06 VTX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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