MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking shock unit breather (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking shock unit breather (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm pin/bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front bumper damaged unclipped
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front suspension/shock absorber units slight leaks
brake pad warning wiring broken
particulate fluid low
Diesel injector blow
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Diesel injector blow
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16v (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
cuts in tread nearside front tyre
front brake discs worn and lipped
front tyres worn on edges
indicator/light switch flimsey operation
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
cuts in tread nearside front tyre
front brake discs worn and lipped
front tyres worn on edges
indicator/light switch flimsey operation
noise on engine
scratches on body
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE56 VZW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 CE56 VZW, 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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CE56 VZW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2006.
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