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SY55 XPV

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

295,610 mi
Last recorded295,610 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 XPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 295,610 miles

both sides rear axle bearings are noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2017 287,856 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 287,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 278,189 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 269,896 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 269,737 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2014 257,782 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 210,040 miles

Engine management light staying on.

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)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 210,038 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management light staying on.

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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 158,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,103 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,669 miles

nearside outer sill covers insecure

some movement in both rear suspension arm front pins

Fail 10 Nov 2010 43,669 miles

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

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

engine undershield fitted obscuring view

nearside front sill cover insecure

some movement in both rear suspension arm front pins

Fail 18 Mar 2010 36,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,415 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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SY55 XPV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY55 XPV, 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 SY55 XPV registered?

SY55 XPV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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