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SP56 WSK

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 WSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front handbrake effort low requires attention

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Fail 14 Nov 2019 95,255 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front handbrake effort low requires attention

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,610 miles

Front handbrake cables outer casing are cracked but operate correctly

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear rear suspension units have a slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front handbrake cables outer casings are cracked but operate correctly

Rear suspension units have a light misting of oil

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,369 miles

Front handbrake cables outer casings are cracked but operate correctly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension units have a light misting of oil

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,503 miles

Front tyres 2.5mm tread left and worn on edge`s.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension units light misting of oil.

Under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,213 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outside edge

Offside rear suspension unit has a slight seapage of fluid

Fail 22 Oct 2014 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outside edge

Offside rear suspension unit has a slight seapage of fluid

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,969 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn on outside edges

offside rear suspension unit has a slight seepage of fluid

Fail 10 Sep 2013 80,969 miles

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

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

near side and offside front tyres worn on outside edges

offside rear suspension unit has a slight seepage of fluid

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,733 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,733 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,760 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,700 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,500 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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SP56 WSK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP56 WSK, 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 SP56 WSK registered?

SP56 WSK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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