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EK56 WXG

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,102 mi
Last recorded87,102 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 WXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,628 miles

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm advise replacment

right hand front tyre worn to 3mm and worn smooth on outer shoulder advise replacment

Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,264 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)

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

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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EK56 WXG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EK56 WXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 WXG registered?

EK56 WXG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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