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FD56 ZZL

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,655 mi
Last recorded122,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 ZZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 115,153 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 115,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 105,964 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 105,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,289 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 94,286 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,334 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 70,131 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2013 70,131 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

every brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,976 miles

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

every brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,053 miles

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

tracking

Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,381 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 31,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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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FD56 ZZL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FD56 ZZL, 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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FD56 ZZL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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