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SA56 VZT

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,135 mi
Last recorded169,135 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 169,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSR suspension pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 169,071 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSR suspension pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 161,858 miles

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on one edge

Fail 9 Aug 2017 161,830 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on one edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 155,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 155,580 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 146,152 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,798 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,856 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,801 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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SA56 VZT is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA56 VZT, 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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SA56 VZT is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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