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SL06 UUB

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,396 mi
Last recorded113,396 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 UUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,396 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 113,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 104,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,638 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,047 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 56,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 56,415 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

towbar electrics not working

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

towbar electrics not working

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,326 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,326 miles

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

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 UUB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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