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FN56 ZBF

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,678 mi
Last recorded199,678 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 199,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

antiroll bar drop links minor play in ball joints

discs scored front

front suspension arm bushes minor play in pin bushes and slight perrishing

front tyres worn inner edges

minor oil leeks

rear tyres wearing inner edges

trailing arm bushes minor play

Pass 3 Jul 2018 188,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake just met min req

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 182,768 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 182,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 175,145 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 162,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 146,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 131,968 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre unevenly worn + wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 114,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,450 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

off side wiper smearing screen

Fail 2 Sep 2010 90,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

off side wiper smearing screen

Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,709 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front wheel arch cover broken

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,709 miles

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

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

near side front wheel arch cover broken

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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FN56 ZBF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN56 ZBF, 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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FN56 ZBF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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