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MV06 RVU

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,695 mi
Last recorded91,695 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 RVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,695 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,651 miles

fluid loss at O/S/F inner wing

Fail 26 Jul 2019 97,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Possible injector laek.

fluid loss at O/S/F inner wing

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,472 miles

Both front brake discs worn,pitted & scored-recommend replacement at next pad replacement.

Nearside Front tyre ON 1.6mm minimum tread depth - advise very early replacement

Offside Front tyre on 2mm minimum tread depth - advise early replacement

Fail 6 Aug 2018 90,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn & dust cover split open allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn & dust cover split open allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs worn,pitted & scored-recommend replacement at next pad replacement.

Nearside Front tyre ON 1.6mm minimum tread depth - advise very early replacement

Offside Front tyre on 2mm minimum tread depth - advise early replacement

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,348 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 57,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 52,159 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,134 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,893 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,517 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,674 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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MV06 RVU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MV06 RVU, 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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MV06 RVU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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