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SH56 VTE

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,989 mi
Last recorded90,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 90,985 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 85,299 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 85,289 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 78,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension pipes coroding

Fail 8 Apr 2020 78,345 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension pipes coroding

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,109 miles

plastic under guards restricting view of numerous testable items

Fail 26 Jan 2017 66,109 miles

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

plastic under guards restricting view of numerous testable items

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,041 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 54,013 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,884 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 51,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 49,430 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,447 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,832 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 27,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,070 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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SH56 VTE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SH56 VTE, 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 SH56 VTE registered?

SH56 VTE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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