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SL56 LPO

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,621 mi
Last recorded86,621 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 LPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,621 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 74,144 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 68,421 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened to rear at rear (2.4.D.3)

Fail 3 May 2016 68,420 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened to rear at rear (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,771 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 62,657 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,282 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,550 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake disc is corroded to excess.

rear wiper blade torn.

washer pump fault,washes front screen when rear control is operated.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cant fully investigate underside for covers

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010
Fail 17 Sep 2010 19,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,152 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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SL56 LPO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPO, 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 SL56 LPO registered?

SL56 LPO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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