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VX06 XLM

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,549 mi
Last recorded136,549 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 136,549 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,617 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 112,617 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 104,406 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 104,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,369 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,494 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 79,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,375 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,415 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 41,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,367 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,696 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,036 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 23,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,884 miles

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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VX06 XLM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

VX06 XLM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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