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EF06 ZHC

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,183 mi
Last recorded109,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,183 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,030 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

off side front brake has slight binding & pads are starting to get low.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,456 miles

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)

off side front brake has slight binding & pads are starting to get low.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,900 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 57,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,433 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,433 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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EF06 ZHC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EF06 ZHC, 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 EF06 ZHC registered?

EF06 ZHC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EF06 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 ZHC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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