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CU56 SVZ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,423 mi
Last recorded36,423 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 SVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,360 miles

rear suspension sphere oiled

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,970 miles

Damage to the nearside rear view mirror.

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Damage to the nearside rear view mirror.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,283 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,283 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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CU56 SVZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU56 SVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU56 SVZ registered?

CU56 SVZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CU56 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 SVZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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