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PG06 XEY

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

158,135 mi
Last recorded158,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 XEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 158,135 miles

Central Rear hydro pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 158,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear hydro pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 154,670 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 154,670 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 151,647 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 151,647 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 147,800 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 147,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 140,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 132,138 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 132,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,990 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 125,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 118,374 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 118,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 94,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut front screen chipped

Fail 5 Aug 2013 94,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut front screen chipped

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,056 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 81,056 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre ,inner edge scrubbed off

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 59,379 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,582 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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PG06 XEY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 PG06 XEY, 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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PG06 XEY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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