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SJ56 WHR

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,857 mi
Last recorded130,857 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 WHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 130,857 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 130,857 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 128,298 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 125,704 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,618 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 116,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,612 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 102,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,406 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 89,406 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,326 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 66,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,330 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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SJ56 WHR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 SJ56 WHR, 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 SJ56 WHR registered?

SJ56 WHR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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