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ST06 XBS

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,175 mi
Last recorded149,175 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 149,175 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 149,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 131,254 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

oil level low

Fail 3 Jul 2012 131,219 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

oil level low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 119,145 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f slight sweat on suspension unit top seals

Fail 23 Jun 2011 119,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f & o/s/f slight sweat on suspension unit top seals

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,525 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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ST06 XBS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST06 XBS, 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 ST06 XBS registered?

ST06 XBS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is ST06 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 XBS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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