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MJ56 DZP

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,464 mi
Last recorded81,464 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 DZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,487 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 80,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,219 miles

handbrake cables front deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,609 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,081 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 59,081 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,409 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)

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

suspect noisey water pump

Pass 19 May 2014 45,756 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 19 May 2014 45,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 May 2013 38,599 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 38,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,540 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,222 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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MJ56 DZP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ56 DZP, 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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MJ56 DZP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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