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RY56 SXB

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,831 mi
Last recorded78,831 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 SXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 73,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,655 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,655 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,967 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 54,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,052 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,625 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 36,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,500 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 25,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,470 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 20,470 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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RY56 SXB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY56 SXB, 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 RY56 SXB registered?

RY56 SXB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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