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VE06 MBX

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,910 mi
Last recorded170,910 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 MBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 170,910 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

front bumper slightly damaged

front wheels are alloys , rear wheels are steel rims

steering slightly notchy

Fail 1 Sep 2015 170,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement fouled by wheel rim inner surface (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

engine has slight oil leak

front bumper slightly damaged

front wheels are alloys , rear wheels are steel rims

steering slightly notchy

Pass 12 Aug 2014 152,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 146,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 133,848 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has rubbed on side wall [outer]

slight corrosion to suspension pipework fittings at rear

slight weep of mineral oil below engine

Fail 3 Dec 2012 133,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has rubbed on side wall [outer]

slight corrosion to suspension pipework fittings at rear

slight weep of mineral oil below engine

Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,824 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 121,817 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 118,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 93,130 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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VE06 MBX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE06 MBX, 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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VE06 MBX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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