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SM56 GGE

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,686 mi
Last recorded124,686 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,686 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear pads wearing thin

slight oil sweat at rear shock absorbers

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 114,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,286 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,821 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,300 miles

nearside front fog lamp pushed out of position and loose

nearside rear inner tail light not working

spare tyre punctured considered due to replace

spare wheel crack in alloy

steel wheel rim fitted on nearside front

ticking noise at engine

Fail 27 Oct 2009 94,300 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front fog lamp pushed out of position and loose

nearside rear inner tail light not working

ticking noise at engine

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 GGE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

SM56 GGE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is SM56 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 GGE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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