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VK06 POU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

121,108 mi
Last recorded121,108 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 POU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 121,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 111,454 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 104,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 95,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,353 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 92,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r suspension slight seep of fluid

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,039 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine man light on

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,239 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine man light on

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,203 miles

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

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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VK06 POU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VK06 POU, 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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What year was VK06 POU registered?

VK06 POU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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