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VU56 ZHV

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,027 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,435 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disc holder ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,212 miles

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

rear centre brake light slightly insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,211 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure fixing broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear centre brake light slightly insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2017 71,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,626 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,993 miles

Cenre Rear Stop Lamp Loose

O/S And N/S/F Tyres worn On edges

Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,993 miles

Cenre Rear Stop Lamp Loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S And N/S/F Tyres worn On edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear centre brake light slightly insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear centre brake light slightly insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,984 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,980 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,915 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,915 miles

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

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

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

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2010 38,703 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 38,692 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 341,385 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 341,385 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 ZHV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

VU56 ZHV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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