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CE56 WAO

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,547 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 111,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,960 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 97,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,277 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,967 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 67,967 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre. not repairable

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,952 miles

Brake pad ware indicator wire broken

Rear brake disks slightly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad ware indicator wire broken

Rear brake disks slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,825 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,587 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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CE56 WAO 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 68.2%.

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 CE56 WAO, 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 CE56 WAO registered?

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

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