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SY06 ESF

2006 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,483 mi
Last recorded70,483 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 ESF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 70,483 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,194 miles

both front tyres low

crack in screen

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,696 miles

oil leak from sensor in sump

Fail 17 Jun 2014 54,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak from sensor in sump

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,783 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing inner edge

Oil leak from cam belt area

Fail 21 Jun 2013 45,783 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres scrubbing inner edge

Oil leak from cam belt area

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,996 miles

rear brake diss inner edge corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 36,996 miles

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

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

rear brake diss inner edge corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,700 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 17,700 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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SY06 ESF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY06 ESF, 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 SY06 ESF registered?

SY06 ESF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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