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ST55 FNR

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,661 mi
Last recorded132,661 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 132,661 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 132,661 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 122,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,566 miles

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

Oil leaks

Various covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 107,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement both hand brake mechanism (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leaks

Various covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,520 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,465 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,555 miles

Parking brake lever action is becoming slightly stiff.

Unable to fully test both rear outer seatbelts due to childseats ( not permitted to remove seats)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,224 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 84,213 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,466 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 74,427 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,636 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,125 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate insecure at one side.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 32,547 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,547 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ST55 FNR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ST55 FNR, 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 ST55 FNR registered?

ST55 FNR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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