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SP56 NMJ

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,878 mi
Last recorded110,878 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 NMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,858 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 102,123 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,950 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,994 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,825 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,734 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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SP56 NMJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP56 NMJ, 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 SP56 NMJ registered?

SP56 NMJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SP56 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 NMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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