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SX55 DFG

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,986 mi
Last recorded87,986 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 DFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,147 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,983 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 70,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,047 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,554 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear b pads getting low inside

slight browning outer face n/s/r disc

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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SX55 DFG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SX55 DFG, 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 SX55 DFG registered?

SX55 DFG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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