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VU55 SYW

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,976 mi
Last recorded73,976 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,976 miles

Offside Front brake binding

emissions to clean to read

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,572 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres wearin outer edges and worn on inner edges

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front tie rod has slight play

undertray damp

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,572 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres wearin outer edges and worn on inner edges

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front tie rod has slight play

undertray damp

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,625 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 49,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,020 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,592 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,272 miles

nearside rear lens has been repaired with lens tape.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 20,686 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 11 Feb 2010 20,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,149 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,139 miles

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

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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VU55 SYW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU55 SYW, 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 VU55 SYW registered?

VU55 SYW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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