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MJ06 LNP

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

268,322 mi
Last recorded268,322 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 LNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 268,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 268,322 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 263,403 miles

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

auxilary belt cracing

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2021 263,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

auxiliary belt cracking out edge

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2020 261,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads moving in carrier / noise

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Sep 2020 261,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads moving in carrier / noise

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 260,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 246,163 miles

oil leaks from engine

Fail 22 Aug 2018 246,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leaks from engine

Pass 18 Aug 2017 228,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 210,639 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 194,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 60,847 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,123 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 48,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

heat damage to front pads

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes binding on

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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MJ06 LNP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ06 LNP, 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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MJ06 LNP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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