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SH06 LZE

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,121 mi
Last recorded106,121 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 LZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 106,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

poss slight play o/s/f suspension arm ball joint

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,899 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 92,438 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 92,438 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 80,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 80,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 65,452 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 65,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 49,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 49,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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SH06 LZE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

SH06 LZE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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