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PJ06 ZMU

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

302,447 mi
Last recorded302,447 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 ZMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 302,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front caliper damp around pistion

rear suspension seems soft

Fail 9 Aug 2012 302,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front caliper damp around pistion

rear suspension seems soft

Pass 4 Aug 2011 286,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air filter bracket broken

front discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 258,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 232,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 232,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 203,305 miles

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

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

hand brake cables outer casing broken

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 25 Jun 2009 184,905 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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PJ06 ZMU 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 75%.

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 PJ06 ZMU, 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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What year was PJ06 ZMU registered?

PJ06 ZMU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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