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RF06 MVM

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,079 mi
Last recorded141,079 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 MVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 141,079 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 141,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 132,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 121,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 121,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 111,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,445 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,545 miles

Age cracking to rear tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,560 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

dampness around n/s/r suspension sphere

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,368 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,690 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and nsr tyres slight age cracking

both rear shock spheres damp

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

slight leak from fluid suspension unit O/S/R

Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,663 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

slight leak from fluid suspension unit O/S/R

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,822 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,588 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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RF06 MVM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF06 MVM, 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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RF06 MVM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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