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SM56 NJV

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s inner steering rack arm

Fail 18 Nov 2014 84,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s inner steering rack arm

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,222 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 78,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,975 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,975 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,990 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,744 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 34,656 miles

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

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 NJV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM56 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

SM56 NJV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SM56 NJV safe to buy?

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