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SB56 HWU

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,327 mi
Last recorded131,327 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 HWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 131,327 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 May 2017 131,327 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 124,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 26 May 2016 124,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2014 110,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 110,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 99,947 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,157 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 84,134 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,446 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 72,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,110 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 65,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 65,050 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,359 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,359 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB56 HWU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SB56 HWU, 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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SB56 HWU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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