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RA06 XJC

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,525 mi
Last recorded209,525 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 XJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 209,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 209,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 195,400 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 193,400 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 184,196 miles

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 184,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 180,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 179,241 miles

brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 162,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 157,644 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 108,112 miles

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

advise front discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 108,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise front discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,168 miles

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

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

offside front suspension unit has light misting of oil

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 XJC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA06 XJC, 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 XJC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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