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MEZ 7071

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 7071
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,199 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel in hand brake cables (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel in hand brake cables (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,841 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,287 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,287 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 97,138 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,120 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 90,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Cable broken (3.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,304 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking sphere (2.4.D.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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MEZ 7071 is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MEZ 7071, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEZ 7071 registered?

MEZ 7071 is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is MEZ 7071 safe to buy?

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