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SL56 AWH

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,045 mi
Last recorded103,045 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 AWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,679 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 93,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 87,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre stop (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,271 miles

both front struts have small amount of fluid leaking.

both rear brake pipes at flexi s in poor condition.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 80,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever siezed. (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

both front struts have small amount of fluid leaking.

both rear brake pipes at flexi s in poor condition.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & worn close to limit.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,923 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,924 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,923 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear advise heat shield

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,751 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,750 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015

Both front shockabsorbers leaking slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play on both track rod ends.

Pass 10 Mar 2015

Both front shockabsorbers leaking slightly.

Slight play on both track rod ends.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,319 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 40,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,165 miles

Front brake pads low and also brake discs lipped and groved.

Slight fluid leak from offside front suspension strut.

Some rust on rear suspension pipes.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,765 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 27,765 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2011 23,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,119 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 15,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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SL56 AWH is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SL56 AWH, 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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SL56 AWH is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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