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NU06 XLT

2006 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 XLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,287 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears,replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,285 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% aux.sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears,replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,525 miles

eng light is on

Fail 8 Mar 2017 77,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid intermitant (8.2.3)

eng light is on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,226 miles

eng light is on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,191 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outside

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,818 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,817 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 23,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

all 4 brake discs are rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,543 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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NU06 XLT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NU06 XLT, 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 NU06 XLT registered?

NU06 XLT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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