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FH55 CZG

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,424 mi
Last recorded108,424 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 CZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 108,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,165 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 98,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,719 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 61,719 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,680 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2014 55,680 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,588 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,588 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,685 miles

both rear tyres are close to the limit (215/55 W16)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,685 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres are close to the limit (215/55 W16)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,465 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,124 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 33,124 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall split, ply/cords not showing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 25,665 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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FH55 CZG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH55 CZG, 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 FH55 CZG registered?

FH55 CZG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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