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CE56 WAA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,143 mi
Last recorded186,143 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 WAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 186,143 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section in slightly poor condition (not badly)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door mirror casing very slightly damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower suspension rod dust cover slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear nearside and offside upper lamp lenses very slightly damaged (not badly)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of many components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 179,416 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi section is in slightly poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing slightly smooth on outer edge (not badly)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension rubber dust covers are slightly deteriorated

all metal brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules are covered with spraygrease to protect them.

nearside and offside rear lamp lenses are very slightly damaged (not badly)

oil dampness under engine area (not badly)

parking brake cables outer casings in slightly poor condition

undertrays and sill cover panels are fitted which restricts inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2023 172,680 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear nearside suspension rubber dust cover perished slightly

oil leak from engine

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Fail 30 Sep 2023 172,680 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear nearside suspension rubber dust cover perished slightly

oil leak from engine

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2022 166,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield is slightly insecure

some oil dampness under engine area

some undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some items

Fail 29 Sep 2022 166,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield is slightly insecure

some oil dampness under engine area

some undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some items

Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,491 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front flexi exhaust section in slightly poor condition

some oil dampness under engine area

some underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has some stonecut damage in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside rear suspension unit dust cover gaiters are starting to perish

slight surface corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 19 Sep 2020 151,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 144,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 138,467 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 138,319 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 124,686 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 124,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,658 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,289 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,627 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorating

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2010 67,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade deteriorating

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper blade is split!

Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper blade is split!

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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CE56 WAA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CE56 WAA, 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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CE56 WAA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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