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RV06 HPP

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,866 mi
Last recorded126,866 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 HPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,080 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,235 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 115,228 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 107,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM,SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM AND WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM AND WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGE,S. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,066 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 75,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,925 miles

Rear suspension noisy.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,656 miles

Both front tyres nearing 2mm tread wear indicators.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,110 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)

slight mist of oil around raer suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,715 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,533 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 25 Feb 2009 18,946 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RV06 HPP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV06 HPP, 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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RV06 HPP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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