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RO56 WZM

2006 Citroen C5

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,546 mi
Last recorded107,546 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 WZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,604 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 102,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,245 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,719 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 95,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,510 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 92,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,676 miles

All Four tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,079 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,728 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 41,964 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,429 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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RO56 WZM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO56 WZM, 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 RO56 WZM registered?

RO56 WZM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RO56 WZM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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