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SL06 LGK

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,139 mi
Last recorded144,139 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 LGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 139,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,501 miles

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

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

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 131,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

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

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 119,815 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbed inside and outside edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 119,774 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Both rear tyres scrubbed inside and outside edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 105,822 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,683 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 29 Mar 2012 81,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,642 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,367 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small chip in front number plate

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,582 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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SL06 LGK 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 62.5%.

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 SL06 LGK, 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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SL06 LGK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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