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VK56 RJZ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,213 mi
Last recorded114,213 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,213 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,160 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 93,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,625 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 68,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sat nav holder removed from swept area of windscreen.(driver view area)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,596 miles

sat nav holder removed from swept area of windscreen.(driver view area)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,540 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,540 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,938 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,938 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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VK56 RJZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK56 RJZ, 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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VK56 RJZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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