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CE56 ZGV

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,453 mi
Last recorded101,453 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,453 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 101,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,181 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,154 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 88,654 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,129 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer quarter flat spot in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 84,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s/f no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component insecure plastic inner arch insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim too low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer quarter flat spot in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,657 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,931 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear light corrosion on discs

Fail 21 Dec 2018 60,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear light corrosion on discs

Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,739 miles

offside front tyre has small tear in outer sidewall,less tha 25mm in length and not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Fail 28 Feb 2012 24,739 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has small tear in outer sidewall,less tha 25mm in length and not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,698 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 21,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,959 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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CE56 ZGV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 ZGV, 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 ZGV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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