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SM06 JGV

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,314 mi
Last recorded144,314 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 JGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 144,314 miles

both rear brake pipe ferruls corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 144,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipe ferruls corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 128,387 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 128,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,662 miles

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 120,662 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre low on inner edge

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 113,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 106,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 99,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,725 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 91,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 6 Mar 2010 85,046 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 85,046 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,870 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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SM06 JGV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 SM06 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

SM06 JGV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is SM06 JGV safe to buy?

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