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CE56 WBD

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,046 mi
Last recorded122,046 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 WBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 122,046 miles

slight oil leak

under trays fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,185 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2016

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 99,386 miles

N/s/f valve stem cracked

N/s/r tyre has a screw in tread (215/55/16)

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

O/s steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

O/s/f valve stem cracked

O/s/r valve stem cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2014 99,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

N/s/f valve stem cracked

N/s/r tyre has a screw in tread (215/55/16)

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

O/s steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

O/s/f valve stem cracked

O/s/r valve stem cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2013 94,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,606 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre wall perished

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,652 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,630 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,451 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 76,451 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,816 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,816 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,780 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 38,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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CE56 WBD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

CE56 WBD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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