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ST56 FSC

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 FSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 123,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.20 reading. (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% imbalance brakes. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large rear axle bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking fluid from piston seal onto rear of brake pad. (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large rear axle bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint badly worn. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs badly pitted on inner and outer surfaces of brake disc. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp beam light output slightly dim.

Nearside Rear fluid suspension unit slightly damp at bellows.

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked at fog lamp area but not showing any white lights.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs badly pitted on inner and outer surfaces of brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 113,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,634 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 53,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,070 miles

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,893 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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ST56 FSC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST56 FSC, 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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ST56 FSC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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