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SJ06 WWS

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,670 mi
Last recorded97,670 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 WWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 97,670 miles

n/s front suspension unit damp

Fail 2 Oct 2018 97,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limet (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front suspension unit damp

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,667 miles

slight leak from nearside rear suspension unit

slight leak from offside suspension unit

Fail 2 Oct 2017 80,658 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak at injectors

slight leak from nearside rear suspension unit

slight leak from offside suspension unit

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fuel injector chuffing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,690 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fuel injector chuffing

Pass 31 Aug 2015 67,852 miles

rear suspension pipe area damp but unable to detect any leak

Fail 31 Aug 2015 67,849 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear suspension pipe area damp but unable to detect any leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,643 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 61,613 miles

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

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,257 miles

dampness at rear susp valve

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,915 miles

oil leaks at rear valve [ susp pipes]

Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,915 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leaks at rear valve [ susp pipes]

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise dampness at rear valve and rear s/abs

Fail 13 Jul 2011 50,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise dampness at rear valve and rear s/abs

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,476 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread and sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,642 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WWS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WWS, 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 WWS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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