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VN06 APZ

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,270 mi
Last recorded42,270 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 APZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,747 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 40,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 38,598 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 38,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg missing (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,937 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 27 May 2014 31,927 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 27 May 2014 31,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 24 May 2013 27,868 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,392 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 58,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 18,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,267 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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VN06 APZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN06 APZ, 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 VN06 APZ registered?

VN06 APZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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