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MA56 EWZ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,017 mi
Last recorded104,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 EWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 102,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,551 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear brake effort very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front inner wing splash panel very insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2018 87,726 miles

Both front suspension units have minor fluid leaks.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension has minor fluid leak

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

Rear discs very corroded. Braking surface reduced.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.58mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front suspension units have minor fluid leaks.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension has minor fluid leak

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.67mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear discs very corroded. Braking surface reduced.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,665 miles

Both front tyres getting low

N.s.r suspension slightly misted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 62,241 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil misting around n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,062 miles

slight leak from n/s/r suspension

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,332 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,887 miles

slight play top column bush

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,498 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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MA56 EWZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA56 EWZ, 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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MA56 EWZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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