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RA06 CUW

2006 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,781 mi
Last recorded63,781 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,781 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 57,735 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 54,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 50,934 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,844 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,247 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 43,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,598 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,013 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre below 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,740 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 6,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness round offside rear sphere

Pass 21 Jul 2009 3,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 3,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RA06 CUW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA06 CUW, 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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RA06 CUW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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