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WU06 SZP

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,319 mi
Last recorded138,319 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 SZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 138,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 136,715 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 136,082 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,252 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 128,218 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 120,824 miles

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

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,203 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,990 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,281 miles

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

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

front suspension units slightly damp

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,073 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight dampness around front suspension accumulator

slight play o/s steering arm ball end

slow return o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,052 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

retainer clips fitted to both front seatbelts

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,416 miles

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

puncture repair to o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,048 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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WU06 SZP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU06 SZP, 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 WU06 SZP registered?

WU06 SZP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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