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MF56 WXX

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,333 mi
Last recorded108,333 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 WXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 108,333 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 108,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,911 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 81,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords

o/s/f tyre worn close to cords

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,933 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2016 71,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,558 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

slight play in steering rack [o/s]

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,853 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,234 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 41,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,625 miles

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

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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MF56 WXX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF56 WXX, 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 MF56 WXX registered?

MF56 WXX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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