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WF06 NVL

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 NVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 130,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front inds (1.4.A.2f)

Front both front tyres have edge wear

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 114,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,102 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

minor cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,455 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,398 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,398 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,475 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,475 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,461 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,111 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,874 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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WF06 NVL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF06 NVL, 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 WF06 NVL registered?

WF06 NVL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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