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PX56 TZK

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,873 mi
Last recorded115,873 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 TZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,873 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 115,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,717 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 115,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,166 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,621 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,507 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,696 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 87,689 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front and rear brake discs corroded on surface, looks like car been stood for period of time

offside front caliper parking brake mechanism not returning fully to stop but brake not binding on test

Fail 8 Jan 2013 85,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front and rear brake discs corroded on surface, looks like car been stood for period of time

offside front caliper parking brake mechanism not returning fully to stop but brake not binding on test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,457 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing and corroded

front pads 85% worn

Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,457 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing and corroded

front pads 85% worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,463 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,462 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,852 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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PX56 TZK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PX56 TZK, 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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PX56 TZK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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