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PF06 XGS

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,328 mi
Last recorded152,328 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 XGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 152,328 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 152,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 145,103 miles

Nearside Front the tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front the outer edge of the tyre part worn

Fail 14 Nov 2016 145,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front the tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front the outer edge of the tyre part worn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 138,669 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 12 Nov 2015 138,669 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,196 miles

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,389 miles

both front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 24 Oct 2013 124,389 miles

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

both front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 117,684 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 117,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,546 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 115,546 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 110,434 miles

Handbrake has minimal reserve travel

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 9 Jun 2011 110,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Handbrake has minimal reserve travel

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,006 miles

minimum handbrake lever reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,590 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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PF06 XGS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PF06 XGS, 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 PF06 XGS registered?

PF06 XGS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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