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SW55 CKY

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,626 mi
Last recorded101,626 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,626 miles

Brake pipes greased preventing a full inspection

Engine Covers and Undertray's fitted preventing a full inspection

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,776 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing slighly rough

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,776 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing slighly rough

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,943 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 17,940 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 8,847 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 8,847 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 7,302 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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SW55 CKY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 SW55 CKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW55 CKY registered?

SW55 CKY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is SW55 CKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 CKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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