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AV56 WZZ

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,576 mi
Last recorded80,576 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,576 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep on rear suspension units

Fail 12 Nov 2018 79,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep on rear suspension units

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,558 miles

Offside Rear Discs slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,932 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake vacuum pipe clip broken

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,435 miles

N/s/r brake caliper close to rubbing on disc

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

O/s/f handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 63,435 miles

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

N/s/r brake caliper close to rubbing on disc

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

O/s/f handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,776 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,911 miles

both n/s and o/s front hand brake cables otter casing deteriorated

both n/s and o/s front tyre valve stems perishing

large stone in cut o/s/r tyre outter tread

o/s/f brake disc lipped,rusty,worn n/s/f slightly lipped advise further investigation

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

oil misting around both n/s and o/s front suspension legs

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,532 miles

front brake discs starting to lip and rust o/s/f inner disc face more so

slight oil misting around o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,189 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f suspension leg has slight resisdue around it

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to perish

Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,189 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f suspension leg has slight resisdue around it

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to perish

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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AV56 WZZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV56 WZZ, 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 AV56 WZZ registered?

AV56 WZZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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