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SL56 KKA

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 KKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 149,973 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,538 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 149,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 149,246 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 149,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 148,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 147,032 miles

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,780 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 155,624 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 154,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 153,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 152,284 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 151,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 148,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 147,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 131,343 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 131,343 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 KKA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KKA, 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 KKA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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