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AV06 SVT

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,771 mi
Last recorded81,771 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,636 miles

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

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

childseat fitted not allowing a full inspection of a adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2015 64,636 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

childseat fitted not allowing a full inspection of a adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,252 miles

Both front suspension units have misting of oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f wiper smearing

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,252 miles

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

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

Both front suspension units have misting of oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f wiper smearing

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,236 miles

BOTH N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TWISTED TOWARDS BRAKE DISCS ADVISE REPAIR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,236 miles

BOTH N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TWISTED TOWARDS BRAKE DISCS ADVISE REPAIR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,769 miles

Deep cuts in n/s/r tyre, not showing cords at time of test.

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

Offside 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)

Wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,439 miles

rear brake calipers started to twist towards discs n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 19 Apr 2010 27,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake calipers started to twist towards discs n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,136 miles

near side front tyre side wall curbed

off side front damper looks slightly wet

oil around turbo intercooler

rear brake calipers started to twist towards rear brake discs

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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AV06 SVT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV06 SVT, 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 AV06 SVT registered?

AV06 SVT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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