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SM56 NJX

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,616 mi
Last recorded100,616 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 100,616 miles

N/S Front anti roll link bar has slight play in ball joint

N/S park brake has some reduction in performance

O/S Rear hydraulic suspension unit has slight leak

O/S Rear reflector has had temporary repair, replcement advised

Tyres mismatched sizes front to rear

Fail 20 May 2019 100,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

N/S Front anti roll link bar has slight play in ball joint

N/S park brake has some reduction in performance

O/S Rear hydraulic suspension unit has slight leak

O/S Rear reflector has had temporary repair, replcement advised

Tyres mismatched sizes front to rear

Pass 23 May 2018 93,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 93,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 85,422 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 85,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 81,205 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S FRONT ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 81,205 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired NOT MATCHED PAIR (1.5.1c)

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S FRONT ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 75,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate in poor condition

O/S rear suspension hydraulic unit slightly leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 75,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate in poor condition

O/S rear suspension hydraulic unit slightly leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,504 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,300 miles

child seat fitted centre rear

vehicle engine noisey and has severe coolant leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 28,300 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted centre rear

vehicle engine noisey and has severe coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,736 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 15,564 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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SM56 NJX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

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

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