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SD56 BNB

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,627 mi
Last recorded149,627 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 BNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 149,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,243 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 131,243 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,064 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 113,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,134 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 86,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,931 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,474 miles

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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SD56 BNB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SD56 BNB, 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 SD56 BNB registered?

SD56 BNB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SD56 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 BNB shows 12 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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