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SW55 LHJ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 LHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,081 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 45,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,891 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2012 38,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 27,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,603 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 LHJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol 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 SW55 LHJ, 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 SW55 LHJ registered?

SW55 LHJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is SW55 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 LHJ 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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