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SB55 PZR

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,862 mi
Last recorded168,862 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 PZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 168,862 miles

Front dip beam headlights not switching off

Rear brake discs corroded and brake pads worn

headlight switch worn

Fail 18 Sep 2020 168,862 miles

Central Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front dip beam headlights not switching off

Rear brake discs corroded and brake pads worn

headlight switch worn

Pass 27 Aug 2019 160,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,358 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 148,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 138,709 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 138,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 130,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2013 123,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 106,929 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 58,122 miles

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

slight play n/s wishbone bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre close to limit

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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SB55 PZR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB55 PZR, 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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SB55 PZR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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