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NC56 NZX

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,359 mi
Last recorded170,359 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 NZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 170,359 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 9 May 2013 170,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 142,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 116,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,304 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 110,304 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,766 miles

full engine under tray fitted.

n/s rear tyre worn low outer edge.

o/s front seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 84,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

full engine under tray fitted.

n/s rear tyre worn low outer edge.

o/s front seat belt slow to retract.

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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NC56 NZX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC56 NZX, 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 NC56 NZX registered?

NC56 NZX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is NC56 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 NZX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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