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SP06 OBE

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 OBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,737 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,274 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 77,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,066 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,880 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 31,329 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,329 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SP06 OBE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP06 OBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP06 OBE registered?

SP06 OBE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is SP06 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 OBE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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