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VU56 ZHF

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,547 mi
Last recorded67,547 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,547 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,547 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,156 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 62,156 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,537 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 54,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,382 miles

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

centre rear sphere slight leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,449 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,449 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,080 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,907 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 23 Sep 2009 20,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VU56 ZHF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VU56 ZHF, 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 VU56 ZHF registered?

VU56 ZHF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is VU56 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 ZHF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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