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VN06 XEL

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 159,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 156,059 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 156,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 152,283 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2019 147,902 miles

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jan 2018 142,645 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 142,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 136,323 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 136,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,234 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2016 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oth handbrake cables outer casing split

Fail 1 Nov 2011 109,303 miles

Centre Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oth handbrake cables outer casing split

Fail 16 Nov 2010 96,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 96,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,323 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 82,323 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 81,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

plastic undersheilds prevent full inspection of some componants

Pass 21 May 2009 81,574 miles

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

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

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

plastic undersheilds prevent full inspection of some componants

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 XEL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VN06 XEL, 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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VN06 XEL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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