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VX06 ZZC

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,031 mi
Last recorded152,031 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 ZZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 152,031 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 152,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 142,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 137,146 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 137,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak injector washer leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 135,608 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 129,182 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 129,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,568 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 119,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs excessivly worn but not seriously weakend

both front suspension struts have a slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,329 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

slight play in offside end of steering rack

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

slight play in offside end of steering rack

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,797 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 90,797 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,288 miles

front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,288 miles

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

front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,028 miles

both sides front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,695 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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VX06 ZZC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX06 ZZC, 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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VX06 ZZC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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