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SY06 VSA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,242 mi
Last recorded172,242 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 VSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 172,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 160,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 149,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 141,177 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

ex heatshield loose at rear

Fail 12 Jun 2013 141,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ex heatshield loose at rear

Pass 3 May 2012 131,193 miles

Rear wiper torn.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 131,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All brake discs badly corroded.

Rear wiper torn.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 120,213 miles

Front disc's slightly pitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear disc's slightly pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 120,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front disc's slightly pitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear disc's slightly pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,301 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,869 miles

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

n s r tyre worn outer edge

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 VSA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VSA, 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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SY06 VSA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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