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WJ56 ZHO

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,565 mi
Last recorded95,565 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,565 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (both) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Light scratches on windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,268 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside offside headlight slightly loose

light scratches too windscreen

rear suspension damp central

Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,268 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside offside headlight slightly loose

rear suspension damp central

Pass 10 May 2017 75,455 miles

Both front suspension units have slight misting of fluid

Central rear suspension accumulator has slight misting of fluid.

Windscreen has slight scratches on drivers side.

Pass 25 May 2016 73,469 miles

light scratches too windscreen

offside headlamp damaged but secure

rear centre suspension sphere damp

Fail 29 May 2015 70,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp slightly damaged but secure

Pass 29 May 2015 70,641 miles

offside headlamp slightly damaged but secure

Pass 27 May 2014 64,911 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 56,942 miles

offside headlamp broken but secure

Pass 31 May 2012 48,608 miles

offside headlamp damaged but secure

Pass 12 May 2011 39,773 miles

rear suspension arm bearings noisy

Fail 12 May 2011 39,773 miles

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

rear suspension arm bearings noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,732 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 23,732 miles

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

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

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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WJ56 ZHO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ56 ZHO, 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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WJ56 ZHO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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