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MT06 UCW

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,009 mi
Last recorded111,009 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 UCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,009 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,113 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,283 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,283 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 67,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 53,364 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,364 miles

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

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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MT06 UCW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT06 UCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT06 UCW registered?

MT06 UCW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is MT06 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT06 UCW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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