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ST56 CCZ

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,708 mi
Last recorded124,708 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 CCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,708 miles

Front brakes (both) slightly binding

Front bumper has slight damage but no sharp edges

Front shock absorbers both covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Front tyres wearing low

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering wheel has slight roughness when turning lock to lock

Various brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,547 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,282 miles

Vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension unit slight leak

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 22 Sep 2014 100,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension unit slight leak

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,899 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 55,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 43,718 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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ST56 CCZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST56 CCZ, 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 ST56 CCZ registered?

ST56 CCZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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