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WD55 XXN

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,282 mi
Last recorded180,282 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 XXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 180,282 miles

mil light on

Fail 14 Sep 2016 180,282 miles

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 159,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 139,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,235 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 122,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 101,032 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 101,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,047 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

nearside front handbrake cable insulation split open.

nearside rear brake disc deteriorating.

offside front handbrake cable insulation split open.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,209 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

nearside front handbrake cable insulation split open.

nearside rear brake disc deteriorating.

offside front handbrake cable insulation split open.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both of the front suspension units have a slight misting of oil

Fail 19 Sep 2008 26,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both of the front suspension units have a slight misting of oil

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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WD55 XXN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WD55 XXN, 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 WD55 XXN registered?

WD55 XXN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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