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SM06 DXX

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,096 mi
Last recorded138,096 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 DXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,096 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,326 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 129,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,122 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 116,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 103,784 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 103,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 88,817 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front hydraulic ram has slight movement in upper attachment but not exessive

nearside rear suspention accumulator ram has slight free play. (only when car is jacked)

Fail 23 May 2011 88,817 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front hydraulic ram has slight movement in upper attachment but not exessive

nearside rear suspention accumulator ram has slight free play. (only when car is jacked)

Pass 26 May 2010 72,776 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 51,331 miles

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

slight play on o/s rack end

Fail 5 May 2009 51,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play on o/s rack end

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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SM06 DXX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM06 DXX, 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 SM06 DXX registered?

SM06 DXX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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