CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE06 RCZ

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,437 mi
Last recorded187,437 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 RCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 187,437 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 187,437 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 182,870 miles

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 2 Mar 2016 173,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 151,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 122,023 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 122,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,694 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE06 RCZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE06 RCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE06 RCZ?

You can check the full history of RE06 RCZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE06 RCZ registered?

RE06 RCZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

Is RE06 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 RCZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE06 RCZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE06 RCZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.