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SM56 CFV

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,628 mi
Last recorded183,628 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 CFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 183,628 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

eng man light on

n/s/r fluid suspension pipe has been greased

Fail 13 Feb 2017 183,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

eng man light on

n/s/r fluid suspension pipe has been greased

Pass 3 Jun 2015 161,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,002 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,272 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension struts are damp with fluid

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,353 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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SM56 CFV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM56 CFV, 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 SM56 CFV registered?

SM56 CFV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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