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AO56 HZH

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,829 mi
Last recorded77,829 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,829 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 77,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,964 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,068 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 55,903 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,384 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,595 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs in very poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in very poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,126 miles

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

osr brake disc inner face heavily pitted

Fail 15 Oct 2010 33,126 miles

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

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

osr brake disc inner face heavily pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,143 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 26,143 miles

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

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

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 HZH is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO56 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

AO56 HZH is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is AO56 HZH safe to buy?

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