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AV06 ZZX

2006 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,781 mi
Last recorded151,781 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ZZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 151,781 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 151,511 miles

Offside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 144,898 miles

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

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,638 miles

nearside front fluid suspension unit has very little movement

Fail 26 Jul 2016 137,638 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake inbalance requierments only just met

nearside front fluid suspension unit has very little movement

Pass 28 Jul 2015 128,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 128,479 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,744 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 116,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,203 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 107,203 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,456 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 100,456 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,647 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,319 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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AV06 ZZX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV06 ZZX, 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 AV06 ZZX registered?

AV06 ZZX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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