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NV06 VDG

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,421 mi
Last recorded113,421 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 113,421 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 113,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive shook slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive shook slight leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear boot glass missing

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,072 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,045 miles

nearside front linkrod slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 102,045 miles

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

nearside front linkrod slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,332 miles

rear radius arm bearings have slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2019 100,332 miles

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

rear radius arm bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,921 miles

nearside rear radius arm bearing slight play

rear tyres worn inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,587 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges close to wear bars

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,332 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front inner brake pads low

nearside front link rod slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,693 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 55,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 48,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 34,689 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 19 May 2010 34,689 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 21 May 2009 27,198 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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NV06 VDG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NV06 VDG, 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 NV06 VDG registered?

NV06 VDG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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