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SJ06 WFR

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,684 mi
Last recorded138,684 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 WFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 138,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,794 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 126,794 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 125,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front strut top mounts perished

front pad sensor broken

stiff going in to gear

Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,398 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 107,394 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch sheild (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,578 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,528 miles

ticking noise at fan belt area.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 97,528 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ticking noise at fan belt area.

Pass 15 May 2014 91,056 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 91,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,784 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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SJ06 WFR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ06 WFR, 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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SJ06 WFR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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