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DY56 WCU

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,925 mi
Last recorded99,925 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 WCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,282 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 78,160 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,988 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,069 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)

plastic under trays fitted time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,861 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,333 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,676 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,956 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 27,956 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,425 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,892 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,321 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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DY56 WCU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DY56 WCU, 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 DY56 WCU registered?

DY56 WCU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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The MOT history for DY56 WCU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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