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AO56 CVZ

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,421 mi
Last recorded71,421 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 71,421 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear disc rusted

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 71,421 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear disc rusted

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,890 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 62,890 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,060 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 55,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,946 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,946 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,452 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,067 miles

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

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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AO56 CVZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO56 CVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 CVZ registered?

AO56 CVZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is AO56 CVZ safe to buy?

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