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SH06 BNB

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,316 mi
Last recorded112,316 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 BNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,316 miles

rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 104,833 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,748 miles

Offside Rear slight dampness from suspension unit

Fail 22 Oct 2015 102,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight dampness from suspension unit

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,991 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 99,932 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 96,643 miles

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

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

front brake pads on 3mm

Fail 24 Oct 2012 90,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 86,696 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 70,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake calipers misaligned

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,237 miles

rear brake calipers misaligned

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,774 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,859 miles

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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SH06 BNB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SH06 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.

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SH06 BNB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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