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CK56 SWO

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 140,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipe has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front hydraulic shock absorbers have slight seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front steering rack inner joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 140,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (anti-pollution fault) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front wishbone lower arm has excess play in the front bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 W16 97 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 W16 97 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END EXCESS PLAY - SECURING NUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipe has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front hydraulic shock absorbers have slight seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front steering rack inner joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

washer not working nearside

Fail 11 Mar 2020 133,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

washer not working nearside

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,666 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 121,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

pipe to suspension limiter corroded at rear

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,039 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 101,039 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,979 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,415 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,109 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 41,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,730 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 29,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 16,800 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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CK56 SWO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 CK56 SWO, 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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CK56 SWO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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