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VK56 ZTJ

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ZTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 131,476 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,092 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 63,220 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 63,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,140 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,640 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 52,927 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,632 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,197 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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VK56 ZTJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VK56 ZTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 ZTJ registered?

VK56 ZTJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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