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RA06 XXK

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,952 mi
Last recorded62,952 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 XXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 62,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front head light unite taped up

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 62,941 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front head light unite taped up

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 10 Mar 2017 49,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,435 miles

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

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

engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertrays obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,984 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,955 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Signs of oil misting around offside rear suspension sphere area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,328 miles

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 1 Aug 2011 18,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 22 Jul 2010 14,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,208 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 11,208 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XXK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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