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RJ56 CZZ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,491 mi
Last recorded119,491 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 119,491 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brakes slightly binding

Front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Offside rear brake disc very rusty in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear indicators slightly white

Fail 17 Dec 2021 119,491 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brakes slightly binding

Front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Offside rear brake disc very rusty in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,772 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Fail 10 Dec 2020 118,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 11 Dec 2019 117,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 117,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,690 miles

Nearside headlamp secured with ties

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 114,716 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 114,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,367 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 112,359 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,001 miles

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

o/s and n/s h/brake outer cables split

Fail 19 Nov 2015 109,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s and n/s h/brake outer cables split

Pass 29 Nov 2014 97,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

has slight leak from both from suspension units

Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

has slight leak from both from suspension units

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp loose

offside front headlamp washer jet outer cover missing

stone chips in front screen

Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp loose

offside front headlamp washer jet outer cover missing

stone chips in front screen

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,127 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 72,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,421 miles

slight dampness around near side rear suspension leg.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,729 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,729 miles

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

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

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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RJ56 CZZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RJ56 CZZ, 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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RJ56 CZZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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