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SY56 OJK

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 OJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 115,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,521 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wiring excessively damaged wiring snapped (7.12 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play linkarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 91,657 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play linkarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,486 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 87,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,847 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 83,847 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,859 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 79,857 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both offside and nearside (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,044 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,306 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,696 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,947 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 38,947 miles

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

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

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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SY56 OJK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY56 OJK, 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 SY56 OJK registered?

SY56 OJK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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