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VX06 EKK

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,967 mi
Last recorded103,967 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 EKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,967 miles

Combustion gases leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2017 103,944 miles

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

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

Combustion gases leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,253 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,258 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 85,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working inner on tailgate (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,543 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,419 miles

Note!nearside rear seatbelt was not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,429 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 11 Feb 2011 36,822 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged.

front pads appear very low at rear pads advise closer inspection?

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,822 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged.

front pads appear very low at rear pads advise closer inspection?

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,815 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,458 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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VX06 EKK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX06 EKK, 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 VX06 EKK registered?

VX06 EKK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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