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SY56 VRL

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,034 mi
Last recorded141,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 141,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame mount front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fron seat belts slightly slow to retract

Pass 19 Feb 2016 137,562 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 137,562 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,665 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 87,660 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,655 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,036 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,334 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,752 miles

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 VRL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 SY56 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

SY56 VRL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SY56 VRL safe to buy?

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