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SK56 LXA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,148 mi
Last recorded143,148 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 LXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 143,100 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,884 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 135,884 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 127,045 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 127,045 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,607 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 100,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 88,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,738 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,708 miles

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

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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SK56 LXA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK56 LXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK56 LXA registered?

SK56 LXA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is SK56 LXA safe to buy?

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