MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
oil lick
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
oil lick
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs slight corroded
All brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV56 OBS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SV56 OBS, 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 SV56 OBS registered?
SV56 OBS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is SV56 OBS safe to buy?
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