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VO56 FZD

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 FZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 127,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 127,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 123,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,825 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing but no effect on emitted light

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 111,873 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,493 miles

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

manufactures under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2021 105,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

manufactures under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,216 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 98,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,101 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,912 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,361 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 74,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,797 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,388 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,423 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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VO56 FZD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO56 FZD, 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 VO56 FZD registered?

VO56 FZD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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