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SP06 TUJ

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,574 mi
Last recorded81,574 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 TUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,231 miles

N/S/R Caliper looks wet but can't find a leak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 63,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,333 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,482 miles

n/s/f wiper torn at top edge.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 30,479 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f wiper torn at top edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,409 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 26,409 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 24,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

osf shocker slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

osf shocker slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2009 24,033 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 TUJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP06 TUJ, 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 SP06 TUJ registered?

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

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