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FP56 WHU

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,432 mi
Last recorded118,432 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 WHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 118,432 miles

Nearside rear door window cracked

Rear wiper split

Engine oil in coolant system

Fail 26 Oct 2016 118,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine oil in coolant system

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

Nearside rear door window cracked

Rear wiper split

Fail 13 Oct 2016 118,045 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,805 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened is broken (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise cooling system full of engine oil

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,073 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 65,717 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 56,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 56,389 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 47,654 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 47,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 37,954 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 27,551 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 27,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 17,199 miles

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

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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FP56 WHU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP56 WHU, 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 FP56 WHU registered?

FP56 WHU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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