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SH06 CZL

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,343 mi
Last recorded111,343 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 CZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,343 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,341 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,453 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2016 99,453 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,675 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 52,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,908 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,908 miles

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,933 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,933 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 CZL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CZL, 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 SH06 CZL registered?

SH06 CZL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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