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SL06 ZNZ

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,938 mi
Last recorded146,938 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 146,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 140,808 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,808 miles

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

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,587 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 136,587 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 132,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 124,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 124,236 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 117,489 miles

Advise handbrake cables outer casings worn/corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 117,489 miles

Advise handbrake cables outer casings worn/corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,666 miles

Advise small cut in nearside rear tyre tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 109,327 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 104,829 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 104,829 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,505 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

fluid leak from engine bay area covers hiding full inspection

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 ZNZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc 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 ZNZ, 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 SL06 ZNZ registered?

SL06 ZNZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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