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SE06 HLH

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,006 mi
Last recorded85,006 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 HLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,006 miles

minor cracks in os mirror glass

osr tyre cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2020 85,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

minor cracks in os mirror glass

osr tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,635 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,479 miles

under body covers and trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,759 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bush slightly worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 65,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint top boot damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light broken but still secure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle bush slightly worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,413 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,413 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on dash

o/s/r hydraulic suspension unit slight damp

slight lift on both rear hydraulic suspension units

Fail 10 Jun 2015 57,157 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on dash

o/s/r hydraulic suspension unit slight damp

slight lift on both rear hydraulic suspension units

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,988 miles

coolant level low

engine management light on

o/s/r hydraulic suspension unit slightly damp

slight lift in both rear hydraulic suspension units

slight play o/s track rod

Fail 19 Jun 2014 51,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

coolant level low

engine management light on

o/s/r hydraulic suspension unit slightly damp

slight lift in both rear hydraulic suspension units

slight play o/s track rod

Pass 16 May 2013 43,669 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)

Fail 15 May 2012 35,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 35,205 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 58,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 22,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 13,530 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 13,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SE06 HLH is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SE06 HLH, 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 SE06 HLH registered?

SE06 HLH is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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