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DG56 WGD

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,162 mi
Last recorded11,162 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 11,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 111,662 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,027 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 96,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,720 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,483 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 66,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,883 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,479 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG56 WGD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DG56 WGD, 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 DG56 WGD registered?

DG56 WGD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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