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SY56 XOD

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 XOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected excessive corrosion damage (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected Rear flexi pipe excessive corrosion damage (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface excessive corrosion damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface excessive corrosion damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,091 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess VARIOUS REAR PIPES CORRODED. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 101,090 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO FRONT BRAKES EXCESSIVE BINDING AND PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM INOPERATIVE BRAKE PERFORMANCE NOT TESTED, (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess VARIOUS REAR PIPES CORRODED. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUE TO BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,790 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper o/s section loose.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner wing wheel guard loose.

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight free travel (1.1.6 (d))

Various rear suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front bumper o/s section loose.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner wing wheel guard loose.

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight free travel (1.1.6 (d))

Various rear suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,878 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 95,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,693 miles

Small chip on edge of windscreen (drivers side)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit weeping

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

Offside Front suspension unit weeping

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

engine knocking excessively - suspect badly worn flywheel

Fail 21 Nov 2016 89,182 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension unit weeping

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

Offside Front suspension unit weeping

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

engine knocking excessively - suspect badly worn flywheel

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brakes squealing

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,749 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 54,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 44,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight scoreing o s r brake disc

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight scoreing o s r brake disc

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,198 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,198 miles

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XOD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 XOD, 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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SY56 XOD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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